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C; Det Nelson

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C; Det Nelson
Portsmouth
78.7%
Dismissed
21.3%
Convicted
130
Cases
94th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
130 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by C; Det Nelson? 78.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the Portsmouth average.

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See what happened in C; Det Nelson's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 64.3% dismissed Fraud / Forgery 78.3% dismissed Weapons Offense 80.0% dismissed Grand Larceny 100.0% dismissed Property Destruction 75.0% dismissed

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If C; Det Nelson filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: 78.7% of their 130 cases were dismissed, and 21.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Portsmouth average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 94% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (39 cases, 64.3% dismissed), followed by Fraud / Forgery (29 cases). What happens in your case depends on your specific charge, the facts, and the court — but this data gives you a starting point.

Based on 130 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Portsmouth District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Larceny / Theft Guide 39 64.3%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 29 78.3%
Weapons Offense Guide 7 80.0%
Grand Larceny Guide 6 100.0%
Property Destruction 5 75.0%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 2,452 16.8%
N Pandey 876 42.0%
J Cartwright 638 32.7%
B Walkup 610 35.8%
E Barnes 572 21.7%

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Officer statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Cases involving C; Det Nelson have a 78.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 130 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 94% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C; Det Nelson include Larceny / Theft (39 cases), Fraud / Forgery (29 cases), Weapons Offense (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 39 Larceny / Theft cases involving C; Det Nelson in Portsmouth, 64.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Portsmouth.
Based on 29 Fraud / Forgery cases involving C; Det Nelson in Portsmouth, 78.3% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Portsmouth.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records, not officer performance evaluations. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, jurisdiction practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 130 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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