What are the case outcomes for Disorderly Conduct in Richmond City?

Based on 92 cases in Richmond City (2025 public records), 77.6% are dismissed, 18.4% result in a guilty plea, and 3.9% 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 Disorderly Conduct in Richmond City?

The dismissal rate is 77.6%, based on 92 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 Richmond City?

The median case takes 2.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.3 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.5 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Disorderly Conduct in Richmond City?

The conviction rate for Disorderly Conduct in Richmond City is 18.4%, based on 92 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 Richmond City?

2.2% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Richmond City are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Fail To Obey Conserv Of Peace.

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

Disorderly Conduct cases in Richmond City are heard in General District Court (92 cases in 2025).

How does Richmond City compare to other courts for Disorderly Conduct?

Richmond City has a 77.6% 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 Richmond City?

For those convicted of Disorderly Conduct in Richmond City, the average sentence recorded is 8.4 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Disorderly Conduct in Richmond City, VA

Based on 92 public court records from 2025, Disorderly Conduct cases in Richmond City General District Court have a 77.6% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 60.4%), a 18.4% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.5 months.

77.6%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 60.4% statewide

18.4%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 32.6% statewide

2.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 92 General District Court cases in Richmond City were resolved in 2025. This is where most Disorderly Conduct cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

15.8%

61.8%

18.4%

Dismissed by judge 15.8% (n=12) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 61.8% (n=47) Guilty Plea 18.4% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 3.9%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 61.8% of 76 resolved cases.

Source: 92 General District Court records, Richmond City, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Richmond City compares

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

Richmond CityThis page 77.6% 92 cases

Henrico County 43.8% 59 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 Richmond City General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

8.4 months

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

Charge Reductions

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

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

2.2% of Disorderly Conduct cases
in Richmond City are reduced

2 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Disorderly Conduct Fail To Obey Conserv Of Peace

1 cases · 50.0% of reductions

Disorderly Conduct Public Urination

1 cases · 50.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.3 months

Median 2.5 months

Slowest 25% 4.5 months

Defense Attorneys with Disorderly Conduct Cases in Richmond City

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

Brianna Mashel 1 of 81 total T Chaffe 1 of 43 total R Allen 1 of 41 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 — Richmond City

3,963 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Richmond City 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?

2.2% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Richmond City were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Fail To Obey Conserv Of Peace (1 cases), followed by Public Urination (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 Richmond City compare to other Virginia courts?

Richmond City has a 77.6% 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 — Richmond City, Virginia. Based on 92 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/richmond-city

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