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Nelson — Wythe County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 238 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Nelson? 22.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Nelson
Wythe County
22.6%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
76.8%
Convicted
238
Cases
164
Resolved here
24th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
238 cases · 2025
Based on 238 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Nelson filed your case in Wythe County, here's what the data shows: of 238 cases filed, 164 reached an outcome — 22.6% were dismissed and 76.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 24% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (169 cases, 25.5% dismissed), followed by Other (41 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 238 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Wythe County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 169 25.5%
Other 41 29.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 24 4.2%

Other Officers in Wythe County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Hudson 737 11.4%
Hensley 612 28.2%
J Thompson 548 30.4%
Reeves 527 21.4%
Fields 511 19.3%

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 Nelson have a 22.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 238 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 24% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Nelson include Traffic Infraction (169 cases), Other (41 cases), Reckless Driving (24 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 24 Reckless Driving cases involving Nelson in Wythe County, 24 reached an outcome and 4.2% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Wythe 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. 238 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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