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Charged after an arrest by Nicholes Anthony Deal? 11.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 86% of Nicholes Anthony Deal's 701 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.

Nicholes Anthony Deal
Amherst County
11.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
82.1%
Convicted
701
Cases
402
Resolved here
9th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
701 cases · 2025

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If Nicholes Anthony Deal filed your case in Amherst County, here's what the data shows: of 701 cases filed, 402 reached an outcome — 11.9% were dismissed and 82.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 9% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (606 cases, 11.4% dismissed), followed by Other (60 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 701 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 606 11.4%
Other 60 11.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 18 12.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 17 23.5%

Other Officers in Amherst County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wilson 2,383 3.8%
Tpr J Coleman 234 4.9%
Matthew Minnick 229 10.2%
Dallas A Hill 224 2.7%
Tpr P M Bourque 218 3.3%

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 Nicholes Anthony Deal have a 11.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 701 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 9% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Nicholes Anthony Deal include Traffic Infraction (606 cases), Other (60 cases), Reckless Driving (18 cases), Driving Suspended (17 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 18 Reckless Driving cases involving Nicholes Anthony Deal in Amherst County, 16 reached an outcome and 12.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Amherst County.
Of 17 Driving Suspended cases involving Nicholes Anthony Deal in Amherst County, 17 reached an outcome and 23.5% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Amherst 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. 701 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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