What are the case outcomes for Driving Suspended in Patrick County?

Based on 93 cases in Patrick County (2025 public records), 30.1% are dismissed, 69.9% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.3 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Driving Suspended in Patrick County?

The dismissal rate is 30.1%, based on 93 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 Patrick County?

The median case takes 2.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.5 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Driving Suspended in Patrick County?

The conviction rate for Driving Suspended in Patrick County is 69.9%, based on 93 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 Patrick County?

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 Patrick County?

Driving Suspended cases in Patrick County are heard in General District Court (93 cases in 2025).

How does Patrick County compare to other courts for Driving Suspended?

Patrick County has a 30.1% 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 Patrick County?

For those convicted of Driving Suspended in Patrick County, the average sentence recorded is 4.3 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Driving Suspended in Patrick County, VA

Based on 93 public court records from 2025, Driving Suspended cases in Patrick County General District Court have a 30.1% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 28.3%), a 69.9% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.3 months.

30.1%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 28.3% statewide

69.9%

Conviction Rate

● vs 69.9% statewide

2.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 93 General District Court cases in Patrick County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Driving Suspended cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

26.5%

69.9%

Dismissed by judge 26.5% (n=22) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 3.6% (n=3) Guilty Plea 69.9% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 69.9% of 83 resolved cases.

Source: 93 General District Court records, Patrick County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Patrick County compares

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

Patrick CountyThis page 30.1% 93 cases

Danville 7.6% 398 cases Henry County 26.7% 307 cases Martinsville 34.5% 200 cases Sussex County 14.8% 173 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 Patrick County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 70 convicted cases in Patrick County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

2.9%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 5.9% statewide

$100

Median Fine

97.1% received a fine

● vs $100 statewide

32.9%

License Suspended

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 53.0% statewide

4.3%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 6.3% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Patrick County General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.6 months

Median 2.3 months

Slowest 25% 3.5 months

Defense Attorneys with Driving Suspended Cases in Patrick County

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

Harold E; Ii Slate 4 of 96 total Lynda Hartsell 2 of 60 total Fred Smith 1 of 36 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 — Patrick County

1,166 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Patrick County 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 Patrick County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

A Kinney 44.4% 13 cases C L Adkins 36.4% 11 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 Patrick County

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 Patrick County compare to other Virginia courts?

Patrick County has a 30.1% 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 — Patrick County, Virginia. Based on 93 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/driving-suspended/patrick-county

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Driving Suspended in Patrick County

Case Outcomes — General District Court

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Case Duration

Defense Attorneys with Driving Suspended Cases in Patrick County

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Patrick County

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Common Questions

Other Charges in Patrick County

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