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Caveness — Nelson County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 68 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Caveness? 8.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Caveness
Nelson County
8.8%
Dismissed
82.4%
Convicted
68
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
68 cases · 2025
Based on 68 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Caveness filed your case in Nelson County, here's what the data shows: 8.8% of their 68 cases were dismissed, and 82.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Nelson County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 6% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (51 cases, 8.3% dismissed), followed by Other (10 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 68 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Nelson County 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 51 8.3%
Other 10 25.0%

Other Officers in Nelson County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Keith W Brown 849 10.8%
Bryan Brookins 454 3.8%
Eric Gibson 361 9.5%
Robert Richardson 340 6.5%
Michael Stogdale 161 2.5%

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 Caveness have a 8.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 68 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 6% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Caveness include Traffic Infraction (51 cases), Other (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 68 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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