What are the case outcomes for Assault & Battery in Prince Edward County?

Based on 49 cases in Prince Edward County (2025 public records), 69.2% are dismissed, 23.1% result in a guilty plea, and 7.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Assault & Battery in Prince Edward County?

The dismissal rate is 69.2%, based on 49 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Assault & Battery case take in Prince Edward County?

The median case takes 2.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.7 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.9 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Assault & Battery in Prince Edward County?

The conviction rate for Assault & Battery in Prince Edward County is 23.1%, based on 49 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

What does the data show about charge reductions for Assault & Battery in Prince Edward County?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Assault & Battery in Prince Edward County?

Assault & Battery cases in Prince Edward County are heard in General District Court (49 cases in 2025).

How does Prince Edward County compare to other courts for Assault & Battery?

Prince Edward County has a 69.2% dismissal rate for Assault & Battery. Visit the Assault & Battery overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Assault & Battery in Prince Edward County?

For those convicted of Assault & Battery in Prince Edward County, the average sentence recorded is 9.7 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Assault & Battery in Prince Edward County, VA

Based on 49 public court records from 2025, Assault & Battery cases in Prince Edward County General District Court have a 69.2% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 67.0%), a 23.1% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.5 months.

69.2%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 67.0% statewide

23.1%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 25.4% statewide

2.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 49 General District Court cases in Prince Edward County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Assault & Battery cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

48.7%

20.5%

23.1%

Dismissed by judge 48.7% (n=19) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 20.5% (n=8) Guilty Plea 23.1% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 7.7%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 48.7% of 39 resolved cases.

Source: 49 General District Court records, Prince Edward County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Prince Edward County compares

Dismissal rates for Assault & Battery in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the next four jurisdictions statewide by case volume.

Prince Edward CountyThis page 69.2% 49 cases

Norfolk 78.8% 1,188 cases Prince William County 69.6% 979 cases Newport News 72.4% 962 cases Fairfax County 86.3% 914 cases

Statewide average 67.0% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Prince Edward County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

9.7 months

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

Case Duration

Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.7 months

Median 2.5 months

Slowest 25% 4.9 months

Defense Attorneys with Assault & Battery Cases in Prince Edward County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Prince Edward County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Assault & Battery cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

James Ghee 23 of 519 total Kevin Bailey 15 of 315 total Carter Allen 10 of 363 total Ashley Sterling 10 of 287 total Marisa Robinson 10 of 235 total Matt Friedman 4 of 73 total Mike Hallahan 2 of 35 total Bradley Foster 1 of 71 total Matthew Friedman 1 of 35 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

All Virginia defense attorneys

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Prince Edward County

718 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Prince Edward County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

How does Prince Edward County compare to other Virginia courts?

Prince Edward County has a 69.2% dismissal rate for Assault & Battery cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Assault & Battery overview to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across every jurisdiction.

Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?

All figures on this page come from Virginia's public Case Information System (CIS) and District Court system, calendar year 2025 onward. The dataset is refreshed quarterly. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault & Battery Outcomes — Prince Edward County, Virginia. Based on 49 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/assault-battery/prince-edward-county

Other Charges in Prince Edward County

Driving Suspended

141 cases · 4.5% dismissed

Failure to Appear

135 cases · 59.7% dismissed

Reckless Driving

98 cases · 14.3% dismissed

DUI / DWI

95 cases · 15.6% dismissed