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J Nelson — Newport News Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 151 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J Nelson? 18.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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J Nelson
Newport News
18.6%
Dismissed
76.3%
Convicted
151
Cases
18th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
151 cases · 2025
Based on 151 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J Nelson filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 18.6% of their 151 cases were dismissed, and 76.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Newport News average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 18% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (88 cases, 12.0% dismissed), followed by Other (38 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 151 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Newport News 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 88 12.0%
Other 38 14.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 28.6%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Sutton 884 65.6%
K Tully 418 36.3%
B Guifarro 388 32.8%
B Pitts 362 31.7%
A Baker 317 1.4%

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 J Nelson have a 18.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 151 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 18% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Nelson include Traffic Infraction (88 cases), Other (38 cases), Reckless Driving (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Reckless Driving cases involving J Nelson in Newport News, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Newport News.
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. 151 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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