What are the case outcomes for Driving Suspended in Staunton?

Based on 21 cases in Staunton (2025 public records), 61.5% are dismissed, 38.5% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.7 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Driving Suspended in Staunton?

The dismissal rate is 61.5%, based on 21 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 Staunton?

The median case takes 4.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.8 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.8 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Driving Suspended in Staunton?

The conviction rate for Driving Suspended in Staunton is 38.5%, based on 21 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 Staunton?

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 Staunton?

Driving Suspended cases in Staunton are heard in General District Court (21 cases in 2025).

How does Staunton compare to other courts for Driving Suspended?

Staunton has a 61.5% 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 Staunton?

Sentencing data varies by case. Consult a licensed attorney for information about potential penalties for your specific situation.

Driving Suspended in Staunton, VA

Based on 21 public court records from 2025, Driving Suspended cases in Staunton General District Court have a 61.5% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 28.3%), a 38.5% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 4.7 months.

61.5%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 28.3% statewide

38.5%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 69.9% statewide

4.7 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 21 General District Court cases in Staunton were resolved in 2025. This is where most Driving Suspended cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

46.2%

15.4%

38.5%

Dismissed by judge 46.2% (n=6) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 15.4% (n=2) Guilty Plea 38.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 46.2% of 13 resolved cases.

Source: 21 General District Court records, Staunton, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Staunton compares

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

StauntonThis page 61.5% 21 cases

Rockingham County 38.4% 629 cases Augusta County 31.3% 207 cases Frederick County 11.4% 170 cases Warren County 10.2% 154 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 Staunton General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.8 months

Median 4.7 months

Slowest 25% 6.8 months

Defense Attorneys with Driving Suspended Cases in Staunton

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

Nina Gagnon 1 of 43 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

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Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Staunton

1,223 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Staunton 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.

How does Staunton compare to other Virginia courts?

Staunton has a 61.5% 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 — Staunton, Virginia. Based on 21 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/driving-suspended/staunton

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