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Name:
Alcide, Nicks Schnyder
Date of Booking:
04/24/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
DUI 1ST OFFENSE
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE
EXPIRED TAG/NO TAG
DRIVING W/LIC SUSP OR REV- 1ST OFFENSE
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2247 hours, I was traveling westbound on GA 38. I observed a black Toyota Camry GA tag [REDACTED] traveling in front of me. The vehicle failed to maintain its lane by having both driver’s side tires cross the center lines. I activated my emergency equipment (blue lights and siren) and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle on MLK JR Drive at South Main Street. I conducted a GCIC/NCIC status check of the registration using my in-car Mobile Data Terminal. The status came back showing the vehicle registration had expired as of 10-13-2025.
I made a driver’s side approach on the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Mr. Nicks Alcide. I advised him of the reason he was stopped and asked him for his driver’s license, which he stated he did not have. I could smell a strong odor commonly associated with an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath as he was speaking, and he had bloodshot red eyes. I asked him how much alcohol he had to drink, and he stated none.
I asked him to step out of the vehicle and walk to the front of my patrol car, which he did. He provided me with his name and date of birth. I conducted a status check of his name and date of birth. The status came back showing him having a suspended driver’s license for (DUI, ALS) with a violation date of 9-26-2024 and a suspension date of 11-11-2024.
I asked him if he would do Standardized Field Sobriety Testing to ensure he was ok to drive, and he stated yes. The results from the test are as follows:
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (explained)
1) Lack of smooth pursuit in both eyes.
2) Distinct and sustained Nystagmus at maximum deviation in both eyes.
3) Angle of onset Nystagmus was immediate in both eyes.
Walk and Turn (explained and demonstrated)
1) Unable to maintain balance.
2) Steps off line.
3) Improper turn.
One Leg Stand (explained and demonstrated)
1) Sways.
2) Hops.
3 Drops foot twice.
I asked Mr. Alcide if he would provide a breath sample using my department-issued Preliminary Breath Tester, and he stated yes. The results were positive for Ethyl alcohol (.138). At this time, I placed him under arrest and secured him in double-locked handcuffs that were checked for fit. I searched his person incident to arrest for contraband, with none being located.
I read him the Georgia Implied Consent Notice from my green card on scene, and Mr. Alcide agreed to the state-administered breath test. I placed him in the back seat of my patrol car and seat-belted him in. The back seat of my patrol car was searched and cleared of contraband prior to him getting inside.
Mr. Alcide was unable to have someone come get his vehicle, so I requested the next list tow truck for the vehicle. Dispatch advised Clark’s Towing would be en route. I inventoried the vehicle and released it to Clark’s Towing.
I transported Mr. Alcide to the Liberty County Jail to conduct further testing using the Intoxilyzer 9000 S/N (90-000916). The results indicated a BrAC of (.152). Once testing was complete, I transported him to the sally port at the jail. I turned him over to the booking staff at the jail. He was cited for DUI, expired tag, failure to maintain lane and driving while license suspended. The back seat of my patrol car was searched and cleared of contraband prior to leaving the sally port at the jail.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
5/8/26
PUBLIC DEFENDER ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR NICKS SCHNYDER ALCIDE
What this means: Attorney Katie R. Bates of the Atlantic Circuit Public Defender’s Office formally notified the State Court of Liberty County that she is representing Nicks Schnyder Alcide in this case. This document, filed on May 8, 2026, means Alcide has been assigned a public defender — a court-appointed attorney provided at no cost to defendants who qualify. The case numbers listed on the notice correspond to the four charges Alcide is facing: DUI 1st offense, failure to maintain lane, expired tag, and driving with a suspended license.
5/14/26
SURETY BOND SET — NICKS SCHNYDER ALCIDE RELEASED ON $2,716.00 BOND
What this means: A surety bond was signed and sealed on May 14, 2026, allowing Nicks Schnyder Alcide to be released from custody while his case is pending. The bond was issued through 24/7 Bail Bonds in the amount of $2,716.00, secured by Liberty County Sheriff William Bowman. A surety bond means a bail bond company is guaranteeing Alcide’s appearance in court — if he fails to show up, the bond company is on the hook for the full amount. The bond is conditioned on Alcide appearing before the State Court of Liberty County. His required court date is listed as 7/7/2026, which aligns with the scheduled arraignment.
7/7/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED — NICKS SCHNYDER ALCIDE
What this means: An arraignment is the court hearing where Nicks Schnyder Alcide will be formally told the charges against him and asked to enter a plea — typically guilty, not guilty, or no contest. This hearing is scheduled for 9:00 AM on July 7, 2026, in Liberty County. Alcide is facing charges that include DUI (1st offense), failure to maintain lane, expired or no tag, and driving with a suspended or revoked license (1st offense). The outcome of this hearing will determine how the case moves forward.
7/7/26
ACCUSATION FILED — NICKS SCHNYDER ALCIDE
What this means: An accusation is a formal charging document filed by the prosecutor. On July 7, 2026, an accusation was filed against Nicks Schnyder Alcide in Liberty County. Additional warrants were issued on the same date for driving while license suspended or revoked and driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), both stemming from April 23, 2026. An accusation means the prosecutor has determined there is probable cause to believe Alcide committed the offenses listed. Alcide will now proceed through the court system to answer these charges.
7/7/26
ACCUSATION FILED — NICKS SCHNYDER ALCIDE CHARGED WITH FIVE COUNTS
What this means: On July 7, 2026, Solicitor General Chestley N. Merritt, Jr. filed a formal accusation against Nicks Schnyder Alcide in the State Court of Liberty County under Case No. 2026-SR-1946. An accusation is the official document that lays out the specific charges the State is bringing. Alcide is accused of five misdemeanor offenses, all allegedly occurring on or about April 23, 2026:
Count 1 charges Alcide with Expired Tag (O.C.G.A. 40-2-8), alleging he drove a motor vehicle on a roadway with an expired tag.
Count 2 charges Alcide with Driving While License Suspended (O.C.G.A. 40-5-121), alleging he drove at a time when his driving privilege had been suspended.
Count 3 charges Alcide with Failure to Maintain Lane (O.C.G.A. 40-6-48), alleging he drove a motor vehicle at a time when his driving privilege had been suspended.
Count 4 charges Alcide with Driving Under the Influence — Less Safe (Alcohol) (O.C.G.A. 40-6-391(a)(1)), alleging he drove a moving vehicle on the roads of Liberty County while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it was less safe for him to drive.
Count 5 charges Alcide with Driving Under the Influence — Per Se (O.C.G.A. 40-6-391(a)(5)), alleging he drove a moving vehicle while his alcohol concentration was .08 grams or more within three hours of driving.
The prosecution was handled by Kendrick Sampson as prosecutor, with Chestley N. Merritt, Jr. signing as Solicitor General. Alcide was represented by attorney K. Bates.
9/10/26
BENCH WARRANT ISSUED FOR NICKS SCHNYDER ALCIDE — SERVED 9/4/26
What this means: A bench warrant was issued for Nicks Schnyder Alcide on September 10, 2026, after he failed to appear in court as required. A bench warrant is issued directly by the judge and authorizes law enforcement to take the defendant into custody. According to court records, the warrant was served — meaning Alcide was located and taken into custody — on September 4, 2026. The failure to appear charge was later dismissed, as reflected in the final disposition.
9/22/26
NEGOTIATED PLEA AND SENTENCE ENTERED — NICKS SCHNYDER ALCIDE
What this means: On September 22, 2026, Nicks Schnyder Alcide entered a negotiated guilty plea in the State Court of Liberty County under Case No. 2026-SR-1946. A negotiated plea means Alcide and the prosecution reached an agreement on how the charges would be resolved. Attorney K. Bates represented Alcide. The case was resolved as follows:
Count 1 (Expired Tag) — dismissed via nolle prosequi, meaning the State chose not to prosecute this charge.
Count 2 (Driving While License Suspended) — Alcide pleaded guilty to a lesser offense of Wrong Class of License.
Count 3 (Failure to Maintain Lane) — Alcide pleaded guilty to a lesser offense of Too Fast for Conditions.
Count 4 (DUI Less Safe — Alcohol) — Alcide pleaded guilty to a lesser offense of Reckless Driving, for which a $2,000 fine was set.
Count 5 (DUI Per Se) — dismissed via nolle prosequi, meaning the State chose not to prosecute this charge.
The failure to appear charge was also dismissed.
Alcide was sentenced to 36 months of probation, with the sentence to be served on probation. Conditions of the sentence include 40 hours of community service, completion of driving school/Risk Reduction Program (RRP), a drug and alcohol assessment, and a monthly probation fee of $47.00 plus a $4.00 photo fee plus $9.00 CVEF. The order was filed in open court on September 22, 2026, and signed by the Judge of the State Court of Liberty County.