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S Nicholson — Clarke County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 309 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by S Nicholson? 26.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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S Nicholson
Clarke County
26.4%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
73.6%
Convicted
309
Cases
129
Resolved here
32th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
309 cases · 2025
Based on 309 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 11.1% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 16.7% dismissed Drug Distribution 100.0% dismissed

If S Nicholson filed your case in Clarke County, here's what the data shows: of 309 cases filed, 129 reached an outcome — 26.4% were dismissed and 73.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 32% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (199 cases, 23.7% dismissed), followed by Other (55 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 309 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Clarke 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving S Nicholson resolve, by charge

Drug Possession 100.0% Drug Distribution 100.0% DUI / DWI 16.7% Reckless Driving 11.1%

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 3 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Clarke County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 199 23.7%
Other 55 31.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 25 11.1%
Drug Possession Guide 16 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 16.7%
Drug Distribution Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Clarke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
L Holsinger 393 10.8%
D Allen 388 32.5%
E Caldwell 303 22.0%
J Grable 280 30.1%
J Neal 261 23.0%

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 Nicholson have a 26.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 309 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 32% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Nicholson include Traffic Infraction (199 cases), Other (55 cases), Reckless Driving (25 cases), Drug Possession (16 cases), DUI / DWI (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 25 Reckless Driving cases involving S Nicholson in Clarke County, 18 reached an outcome and 11.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Clarke County.
Of 16 Drug Possession cases involving S Nicholson in Clarke County, 3 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Clarke 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. 309 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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