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S N Nichols

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S N Nichols
Virginia Beach
40.5%
Dismissed
59.5%
Convicted
130
Cases
58th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
130 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by S N Nichols? 40.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Virginia Beach average.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in S N Nichols's cases for your specific charge.

DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 33.3% dismissed

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You were arrested by Officer S N Nichols in Virginia Beach, where the data shows a 40.5% dismissal rate on cases this officer makes—notably higher than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%. This means your case has a better-than-average chance of being dismissed compared to arrests made statewide. However, nearly 60% of Officer Nichols' cases result in conviction, so dismissal isn't the typical outcome. Officer Nichols ranks at the 58th percentile among peers, meaning cases from this officer fall in the middle range—not an outlier in either direction.

The charges Officer Nichols most frequently files fall under "Other" categories, which comprise over 80% of arrests and have a 45.8% dismissal rate. If you were arrested for DUI or DWI, the picture changes significantly: all eight DUI cases in this dataset resulted in conviction with zero dismissals. Driving Suspended charges show a 33.3% dismissal rate. Your specific outcome depends heavily on what charge you face and the details of your case.

Based on 130 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Virginia Beach 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
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 33.3%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Court 4,477 45.2%
D W Price 2,742 29.4%
C E Bertram 2,622 27.8%
J S Keeney 2,456 30.0%
S D Simmons 2,318 38.2%

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 S N Nichols have a 40.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 130 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 58% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S N Nichols include DUI / DWI (8 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 DUI / DWI cases involving S N Nichols in Virginia Beach, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Virginia Beach.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving S N Nichols in Virginia Beach, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Virginia Beach.
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. 130 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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