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C Nelson — Portsmouth Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 42 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by C Nelson? 90.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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C Nelson
Portsmouth
90.0%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
10.0%
Convicted
42
Cases
97th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
42 cases · 2025
Based on 42 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Fraud / Forgery 100.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 100.0% dismissed Property Destruction 66.7% dismissed

If C Nelson filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: 90.0% of their 42 cases were dismissed, and 10.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 97% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (13 cases, 80.0% dismissed), followed by Fraud / Forgery (11 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 42 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving C Nelson resolve, by charge

Fraud / Forgery 100.0% Larceny / Theft 100.0% Property Destruction 66.7%

Highest dismissalFraud / Forgery — 100.0% of 11 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Portsmouth · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 13 80.0%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 11 100.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 11 100.0%
Property Destruction 5 66.7%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 1,066 13.3%
F Pulleyiii 836 24.5%
A Dorr 677 21.2%
E Barnes 370 18.9%
J Robinson 367 17.1%

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 Nelson have a 90.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 42 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 97% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C Nelson include Other (13 cases), Fraud / Forgery (11 cases), Larceny / Theft (11 cases), Property Destruction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Fraud / Forgery cases involving C Nelson in Portsmouth, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Portsmouth.
Based on 11 Larceny / Theft cases involving C Nelson in Portsmouth, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft 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, 2025. 42 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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