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M; Vsp Nelson — Tazewell County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 327 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M; Vsp Nelson? 32.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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M; Vsp Nelson
Tazewell County
32.2%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
64.9%
Convicted
327
Cases
44th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
327 cases · 2025
Based on 327 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in M; Vsp Nelson's cases for your specific charge.

Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 60.0% dismissed

If M; Vsp Nelson filed your case in Tazewell County, here's what the data shows: 32.2% of their 327 cases were dismissed, and 64.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 44% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (239 cases, 28.1% dismissed), followed by Other (74 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 327 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Tazewell 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 239 28.1%
Other 74 45.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 60.0%

Other Officers in Tazewell County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
T; Vsp Keene 602 21.9%
T; Vsp Parker 514 25.5%
J; Vsp Byrd 501 29.2%
G; Vsp Reynolds 489 24.6%
J; Vsp Hackney 333 34.5%

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 M; Vsp Nelson have a 32.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 327 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 44% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M; Vsp Nelson include Traffic Infraction (239 cases), Other (74 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving M; Vsp Nelson in Tazewell County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Tazewell County.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving M; Vsp Nelson in Tazewell County, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Tazewell 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, 2025. 327 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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