What are the case outcomes for Driving Suspended in Petersburg?

Based on 235 cases in Petersburg (2025 public records), 36.7% are dismissed, 60.2% result in a guilty plea, and 3.1% 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 Driving Suspended in Petersburg?

The dismissal rate is 36.7%, based on 235 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 Petersburg?

The median case takes 3.4 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.6 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Driving Suspended in Petersburg?

The conviction rate for Driving Suspended in Petersburg is 60.2%, based on 235 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 Petersburg?

10.2% of Driving Suspended cases in Petersburg are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Failure to Carry/Exhibit License.

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

Driving Suspended cases in Petersburg are heard in General District Court (235 cases in 2025).

How does Petersburg compare to other courts for Driving Suspended?

Petersburg has a 36.7% 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 Petersburg?

For those convicted of Driving Suspended in Petersburg, the average sentence recorded is 5.2 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 Petersburg, VA

Based on 235 public court records from 2025, Driving Suspended cases in Petersburg General District Court have a 36.7% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 28.3%), a 60.2% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.4 months.

36.7%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 28.3% statewide

60.2%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 69.9% statewide

3.4 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 235 General District Court cases in Petersburg were resolved in 2025. This is where most Driving Suspended cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

32.1%

60.2%

Dismissed by judge 32.1% (n=63) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 4.6% (n=9) Guilty Plea 60.2% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 3.1%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 60.2% of 196 resolved cases.

Source: 235 General District Court records, Petersburg, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Petersburg compares

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

PetersburgThis page 36.7% 235 cases

Chesterfield County 19.9% 656 cases Henrico County 16.8% 420 cases Prince George County 11.5% 349 cases Richmond City 50.8% 230 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 Petersburg General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 138 convicted cases in Petersburg General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

5.1%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

● vs 6.0% statewide

$150

Median Fine

92.0% received a fine

▲ vs $100 statewide

57.2%

License Suspended

Median 1.0 months when imposed

▲ vs 53.5% statewide

4.3%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 6.2% statewide

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

Charge Reductions

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

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

10.2% of Driving Suspended cases
in Petersburg are reduced

25 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Driving Suspended Failure to Carry/Exhibit License

14 cases · 56.0% of reductions

Driving Suspended No Driver's License

10 cases · 40.0% of reductions

Driving Suspended Drive W/O License

1 cases · 4.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.5 months

Median 3.4 months

Slowest 25% 6.6 months

Defense Attorneys with Driving Suspended Cases in Petersburg

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

Walter Harris 1 of 48 total I Scott Pickus 1 of 43 total John Wood 1 of 37 total Ashley Davis 1 of 31 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 — Petersburg

1,758 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Petersburg 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 Petersburg are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

J; Sgt Parker 62.5% 11 cases J Jeffress 40.0% 15 cases M J; Ofc Babukovic 36.8% 20 cases C; Ofc Rogers 33.3% 17 cases I; Ofc King 22.2% 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 Petersburg

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 Driving Suspended charge be reduced to something lesser?

10.2% of Driving Suspended cases in Petersburg were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Failure to Carry/Exhibit License (14 cases), followed by No Driver's License (10 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 Petersburg compare to other Virginia courts?

Petersburg has a 36.7% 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 — Petersburg, Virginia. Based on 235 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/driving-suspended/petersburg

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