Eric Gibson
Nelson County
9.8%
Dismissed
88.5%
Convicted
1,008
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
1,008 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by Eric Gibson? 9.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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You were arrested by Officer Eric Gibson in Nelson County, and the data shows a significant pattern: his cases result in dismissals about 25 percentage points less often than the statewide average. While Virginia statewide dismissal rates sit around 35%, Gibson's cases are dismissed roughly 10% of the time. He secures convictions in nearly 9 out of 10 cases he brings, placing him in the lowest 5.5% of officers statewide for dismissal rates. This suggests the cases Gibson files tend to move toward conviction rather than dismissal, which is notably different from typical Virginia outcomes.

The vast majority of Gibson's cases—nearly 98%—fall under miscellaneous charges categorized as "Other," and these follow his overall dismissal pattern at around 9.5%. The smaller group of Driving Suspended charges he files shows a slightly higher dismissal rate at 17.4%, though still well below the statewide average. If your charge falls into that larger "Other" category, expect the dismissal patterns to align with Gibson's standard low rate. Understanding where your specific charge sits within these trends can help you grasp what typically happens next in cases this officer brings.

Based on 1,008 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 79 2.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 25 17.4%

Other Officers in Nelson County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wilson 1,446 9.1%
Pingley 824 8.1%
Bryan Brookins 614 6.6%
Fox 495 7.0%
Harris 477 13.0%

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 Eric Gibson have a 9.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 1,008 cases from 2023-2024 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 Eric Gibson include Reckless Driving (79 cases), Driving Suspended (25 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 79 Reckless Driving cases involving Eric Gibson in Nelson County, 2.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Nelson County.
Based on 25 Driving Suspended cases involving Eric Gibson in Nelson County, 17.4% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Nelson County.
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. 1,008 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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