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

Based on 29 cases in Surry County (2025 public records), 10.7% are dismissed, 85.7% result in a guilty plea, and 3.6% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 10.7%, based on 29 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 Surry County?

The median case takes 2.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.4 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.1 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Driving Suspended in Surry County is 85.7%, based on 29 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 Surry County?

51.7% of Driving Suspended cases in Surry County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to No Driver's License.

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

Driving Suspended cases in Surry County are heard in General District Court (29 cases in 2025).

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

Surry County has a 10.7% 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 Surry County?

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

Driving Suspended in Surry County, VA

Based on 29 public court records from 2025, Driving Suspended cases in Surry County General District Court have a 10.7% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 28.3%), a 85.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.6 months.

10.7%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 28.3% statewide

85.7%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 69.9% statewide

2.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 29 General District Court cases in Surry County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Driving Suspended cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

85.7%

Dismissed by judge 3.6% (n=1) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 7.1% (n=2) Guilty Plea 85.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 3.6%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 85.7% of 28 resolved cases.

Source: 29 General District Court records, Surry County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Surry County compares

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

Surry CountyThis page 10.7% 29 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 Surry County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Charge Reductions

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

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

51.7% of Driving Suspended cases
in Surry County are reduced

15 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Driving Suspended No Driver's License

9 cases · 60.0% of reductions

Driving Suspended Failure to Carry/Exhibit License

6 cases · 40.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.4 months

Median 2.6 months

Slowest 25% 5.1 months

Defense Attorneys with Driving Suspended Cases in Surry County

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

Henry Thompson 2 of 24 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 — Surry County

83 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Surry County 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 Driving Suspended charge be reduced to something lesser?

51.7% of Driving Suspended cases in Surry County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to No Driver's License (9 cases), followed by Failure to Carry/Exhibit License (6 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 Surry County compare to other Virginia courts?

Surry County has a 10.7% 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 — Surry County, Virginia. Based on 29 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/driving-suspended/surry-county

Other Charges in Surry County

Reckless Driving

57 cases · 39.6% dismissed