Charged after an arrest by Nicholas W Smithers? 5.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Nicholas W Smithers
Danville
5.1%
Dismissed
87.2%
Convicted
57
Cases
3th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
57 cases · 2025

If Nicholas W Smithers filed your case in Danville, here's what the data shows: 5.1% of their 57 cases were dismissed, and 87.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Danville average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 3% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (30 cases, 4.8% dismissed), followed by Other (19 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 57 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Danville 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 30 4.8%
Other 19 10.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Danville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Jonathan A Wyatt 729 8.8%
Daniel J Brannock 556 3.1%
Douglas E Cassell 543 2.6%
Danville General District Ct 475 34.3%
Gabriel D Hagwood 332 1.5%

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 Nicholas W Smithers have a 5.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 57 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 3% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Nicholas W Smithers include Traffic Infraction (30 cases), Other (19 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving Nicholas W Smithers in Danville, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Danville.
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. 57 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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