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Charged after an arrest by Robert Richardson? 6.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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Robert Richardson
Nelson County
6.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
92.1%
Convicted
358
Cases
4th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
358 cases · 2025

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If Robert Richardson filed your case in Nelson County, here's what the data shows: 6.2% of their 358 cases were dismissed, and 92.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 4% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (200 cases, 2.2% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (139 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 358 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Nelson 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
Other 200 2.2%
Traffic Infraction 139 11.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 11.1%

Other Officers in Nelson County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Keith W Brown 1,002 11.0%
Eric Gibson 573 8.5%
Bryan Brookins 470 3.7%
Michael Stogdale 187 3.1%
Hackenbracht 149 6.3%

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 Robert Richardson have a 6.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 358 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 4% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Robert Richardson include Other (200 cases), Traffic Infraction (139 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving Robert Richardson in Nelson County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Nelson County.
Based on 9 Driving Suspended cases involving Robert Richardson in Nelson County, 11.1% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Nelson 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. 358 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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