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Nelson
Wythe County
18.6%
Dismissed
79.9%
Convicted
635
Cases
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
635 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

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

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Reckless Driving 8.3% dismissed Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed

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If Nelson filed your case in Wythe County, here's what the data shows: 18.6% of their 635 cases were dismissed, and 79.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Wythe County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 16% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (36 cases, 8.3% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (10 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 635 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 36 8.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 0.0%

Other Officers in Wythe County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Dw Hudson 2,828 11.8%
Je Hudson 1,467 9.4%
Wright 1,332 24.6%
Fowler 1,307 16.3%
P Brewer 1,183 15.0%

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 18.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 635 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 16% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Nelson include Reckless Driving (36 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 36 Reckless Driving cases involving Nelson in Wythe County, 8.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Wythe County.
Based on 10 Driving Suspended cases involving Nelson in Wythe County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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, 2023–2024. 635 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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