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S Nicholson — Clarke County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 210 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S Nicholson? 25.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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S Nicholson
Clarke County
25.5%
Dismissed
74.5%
Convicted
210
Cases
30th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
210 cases · 2025
Based on 210 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 6.7% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 20.0% dismissed

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If S Nicholson filed your case in Clarke County, here's what the data shows: 25.5% of their 210 cases were dismissed, and 74.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Clarke County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 30% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (134 cases, 21.0% dismissed), followed by Other (34 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 210 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 134 21.0%
Other 34 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 19 6.7%
Drug Possession Guide 16 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 20.0%

Other Officers in Clarke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
L Holsinger 353 9.4%
D Allen 330 34.5%
E Caldwell 263 23.1%
J Grable 262 30.6%
J Neal 240 24.3%

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 25.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 210 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 30% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Nicholson include Traffic Infraction (134 cases), Other (34 cases), Reckless Driving (19 cases), Drug Possession (16 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 19 Reckless Driving cases involving S Nicholson in Clarke County, 6.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Clarke County.
Based on 16 Drug Possession cases involving S Nicholson in Clarke County, 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. 210 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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