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S Nicholson

Clarke County · What happened in 865 cases involving this officer

S Nicholson
Clarke County
19.1%
Dismissed
80.7%
Convicted
865
Cases
17th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
865 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by S Nicholson? 19.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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

Reckless Driving 9.8% dismissed DUI / DWI 5.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 16.7% dismissed

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If S Nicholson filed your case in Clarke County, here's what the data shows: 19.1% of their 865 cases were dismissed, and 80.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Clarke County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 17% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (57 cases, 9.8% dismissed), followed by DUI / DWI (23 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 865 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 57 9.8%
DUI / DWI Guide 23 5.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 16.7%

Other Officers in Clarke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
B Taylor 647 29.2%
J Unger 497 14.8%
D Allen 496 32.1%
R Keyser 444 22.5%
R Riggs 437 19.1%

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 19.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 865 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 17% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Nicholson include Reckless Driving (57 cases), DUI / DWI (23 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 57 Reckless Driving cases involving S Nicholson in Clarke County, 9.8% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Clarke County.
Based on 23 DUI / DWI cases involving S Nicholson in Clarke County, 5.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI 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, 2023–2024. 865 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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