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Matthew S Hicks — Amherst County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 56 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Matthew S Hicks? 8.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 93% of Matthew S Hicks's 56 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Matthew S Hicks
Amherst County
8.8%
Dismissed
91.2%
Convicted
56
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
56 cases · 2025
Based on 56 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Matthew S Hicks filed your case in Amherst County, here's what the data shows: 8.8% of their 56 cases were dismissed, and 91.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Amherst 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 (52 cases, 10.0% dismissed). 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 56 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Amherst 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 52 10.0%

Other Officers in Amherst County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wilson 2,214 3.4%
Nicholes Anthony Deal 623 12.4%
Matthew Minnick 229 10.2%
Dallas A Hill 224 2.7%
Tpr P M Bourque 218 3.3%

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 Matthew S Hicks have a 8.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 56 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 Matthew S Hicks include Traffic Infraction (52 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. 56 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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