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Charged after an arrest by S C Dickson? 8.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 87% of S C Dickson's 365 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.

S C Dickson
Orange County
8.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
91.8%
Convicted
365
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
365 cases · 2025

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If S C Dickson filed your case in Orange County, here's what the data shows: 8.2% of their 365 cases were dismissed, and 91.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 6% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (318 cases, 9.0% dismissed), followed by Other (20 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 365 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Orange 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
Traffic Infraction 318 9.0%
Other 20 6.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 19 5.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Orange County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S Schirtzinger 842 12.4%
B G. Little 837 10.7%
C Padot 467 7.2%
A Branham 426 22.1%
M Yowell 410 9.2%

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 S C Dickson have a 8.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 365 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 6% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S C Dickson include Traffic Infraction (318 cases), Other (20 cases), Reckless Driving (19 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 19 Reckless Driving cases involving S C Dickson in Orange County, 5.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Orange County.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving S C Dickson in Orange County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Orange 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. 365 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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