What are the case outcomes for Driving Suspended in Buena Vista?

Based on 49 cases in Buena Vista (2025 public records), 78.8% are dismissed, 21.2% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Driving Suspended in Buena Vista?

The dismissal rate is 78.8%, 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 Driving Suspended case take in Buena Vista?

The median case takes 4.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 9.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Driving Suspended in Buena Vista?

The conviction rate for Driving Suspended in Buena Vista is 21.2%, 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 Driving Suspended in Buena Vista?

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

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Driving Suspended in Buena Vista?

Driving Suspended cases in Buena Vista are heard in General District Court (49 cases in 2025).

How does Buena Vista compare to other courts for Driving Suspended?

Buena Vista has a 78.8% dismissal rate for Driving Suspended. Visit the Driving Suspended overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Driving Suspended in Buena Vista?

For those convicted of Driving Suspended in Buena Vista, the average sentence recorded is 4 days (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Driving Suspended in Buena Vista, VA

Based on 49 public court records from 2025, Driving Suspended cases in Buena Vista General District Court have a 78.8% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 28.3%), a 21.2% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 4.5 months.

78.8%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 28.3% statewide

21.2%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 69.9% statewide

4.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 49 General District Court cases in Buena Vista were resolved in 2025. This is where most Driving Suspended cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

78.8%

21.2%

Dismissed by judge 78.8% (n=26) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 0.0% (n=0) Guilty Plea 21.2% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 78.8% of 33 resolved cases.

Source: 49 General District Court records, Buena Vista, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Buena Vista compares

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

Buena VistaThis page 78.8% 49 cases

Virginia Beach 28.8% 872 cases Prince William County 45.1% 725 cases Chesterfield County 19.9% 656 cases Roanoke County 33.0% 642 cases

Statewide average 28.3% all Virginia

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

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

Sentencing When Convicted

4 days

Avg Sentence

4 days

Median Sentence

$350

Avg Fine

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.2 months

Median 4.5 months

Slowest 25% 9.4 months

Defense Attorneys with Driving Suspended Cases in Buena Vista

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Buena Vista and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Driving Suspended cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Kent Gibson 1 of 30 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 — Buena Vista

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

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Driving Suspended arrests in Buena Vista are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Mathew Thompson 70.0% 15 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Driving Suspended dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Buena Vista

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 Buena Vista compare to other Virginia courts?

Buena Vista has a 78.8% dismissal rate for Driving Suspended cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Driving Suspended 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). Driving Suspended Outcomes — Buena Vista, Virginia. Based on 49 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/driving-suspended/buena-vista

Other Charges in Buena Vista

Probation Violation

87 cases · 0.0% dismissed

Reckless Driving

34 cases · 30.8% dismissed

Failure to Appear

29 cases · 60.0% dismissed