What are the case outcomes for Disorderly Conduct in Henrico County?

Based on 59 cases in Henrico County (2025 public records), 43.8% are dismissed, 47.9% result in a guilty plea, and 8.3% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.4 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct in Henrico County?

The dismissal rate is 43.8%, based on 59 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Disorderly Conduct case take in Henrico County?

The median case takes 3.4 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.4 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Disorderly Conduct in Henrico County?

The conviction rate for Disorderly Conduct in Henrico County is 47.9%, based on 59 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 Disorderly Conduct in Henrico County?

1.7% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Henrico County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Abusive Language To Another.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Disorderly Conduct in Henrico County?

Disorderly Conduct cases in Henrico County are heard in General District Court (59 cases in 2025).

How does Henrico County compare to other courts for Disorderly Conduct?

Henrico County has a 43.8% dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct. Visit the Disorderly Conduct overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Disorderly Conduct in Henrico County?

For those convicted of Disorderly Conduct in Henrico County, the average sentence recorded is 1.0 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Disorderly Conduct in Henrico County, VA

Based on 59 public court records from 2025, Disorderly Conduct cases in Henrico County General District Court have a 43.8% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 60.4%), a 47.9% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.4 months.

43.8%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 60.4% statewide

47.9%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 32.6% statewide

3.4 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 59 General District Court cases in Henrico County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Disorderly Conduct cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

33.3%

47.9%

Dismissed by judge 10.4% (n=5) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 33.3% (n=16) Guilty Plea 47.9% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 8.3%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 47.9% of 48 resolved cases.

Source: 59 General District Court records, Henrico County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Henrico County compares

Dismissal rates for Disorderly Conduct in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.

Henrico CountyThis page 43.8% 59 cases

Richmond City 77.6% 92 cases Petersburg 43.2% 43 cases Chesterfield County 62.1% 42 cases Hanover County 43.8% 23 cases

Statewide average 60.4% all Virginia

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

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

Sentencing When Convicted

1.0 years

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

$250

Avg Fine

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

1.7% of Disorderly Conduct cases
in Henrico County are reduced

1 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Disorderly Conduct Abusive Language To Another

1 cases · 100.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.4 months

Median 3.4 months

Slowest 25% 6.3 months

Defense Attorneys with Disorderly Conduct Cases in Henrico County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Henrico County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Disorderly Conduct cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

David Long 2 of 556 total Mark W Button 1 of 89 total Andrew Larsen 1 of 60 total Wesley Simon 1 of 38 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 — Henrico County

6,558 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Henrico 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.

Can a Disorderly Conduct charge be reduced to something lesser?

1.7% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Henrico County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Abusive Language To Another (1 cases). Whether a reduction is available depends on the specifics of the case and is typically negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.

How does Henrico County compare to other Virginia courts?

Henrico County has a 43.8% dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Disorderly Conduct 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). Disorderly Conduct Outcomes — Henrico County, Virginia. Based on 59 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/henrico-county

Other Charges in Henrico County

Larceny / Theft

2,966 cases · 45.6% dismissed

Drug Possession

1,823 cases · 52.8% dismissed

Weapons Offense

1,114 cases · 54.0% dismissed

DUI / DWI

966 cases · 13.0% dismissed