Drug Distribution in Virginia
1,519 cases across 19 jurisdictions · 2025
According to 1,519 public court records from 2025, Drug Distribution cases across 19 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 45.4% and an average conviction rate of 54.1%. Statewide, 9.1% of Drug Distribution charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $903.
Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (prosecutor-dropped cases). Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates are averaged across 19 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: May 2, 2026
Key takeaways
- Across 19 Virginia jurisdictions, Drug Distribution cases had an average dismissal rate of 45.4% and conviction rate of 54.1% in 2025 (1,519 cases).
- Dismissal rates ranged from 7.5% in Danville to 67.0% in Suffolk among jurisdictions with drug distribution data.
- Statewide, 9.1% of Drug Distribution charges were reduced to a lesser offense.
Exhibit · Outcomes vary by court
Where Drug Distribution cases are dismissed or dropped, by jurisdiction
Across the 10 busiest courts67.0% in Suffolk to 23.7% in Frederick County — same charge, different result by court.
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Fine | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William County | 182 | 61.0% | 39.0% | 4.2 months | — | 11.8 years |
| Tazewell County | 161 | 44.3% | 55.7% | 6.6 months | — | 4.9 years |
| Suffolk | 141 | 67.0% | 33.0% | 8.5 months | $100 | 14.8 years |
| Warren County | 113 | 41.2% | 58.8% | 8.7 months | $250 | 6.4 years |
| Chesapeake | 110 | 50.0% | 47.5% | 4.6 months | $1,000 | 5.9 years |
| Hampton | 94 | 45.2% | 54.8% | 1.1 months | — | 6.2 years |
| Montgomery County | 92 | 55.6% | 44.4% | 6.5 months | $500 | 9.4 years |
| Stafford County | 90 | 28.8% | 71.2% | 6.8 months | $250 | 8.0 years |
| Frederick County | 80 | 23.7% | 76.3% | 4.1 months | $191 | 8.7 years |
| Newport News | 73 | 43.3% | 50.0% | 4.1 months | — | 9.1 years |
| Virginia Beach | 58 | 61.0% | 39.0% | 5.8 months | — | 6.6 years |
| Buchanan County | 54 | 11.1% | 88.9% | 8.9 months | — | 6.2 years |
| Danville | 53 | 7.5% | 92.5% | 6.6 months | — | 11.2 years |
| Lynchburg | 53 | 59.1% | 40.9% | 6.4 months | — | 7.9 years |
| Bedford County | 49 | 12.0% | 88.0% | 9.5 months | $7,625 | 5.5 years |
| Spotsylvania County | 40 | 55.6% | 44.4% | 4.3 months | — | 6.5 years |
| Louisa County | 35 | 41.2% | 58.8% | 7.1 months | — | 13.0 years |
| Pittsylvania County | 21 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 10.0 months | — | 7.2 years |
| Henry County | 20 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 5.6 months | — | 7.1 years |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Compare Drug Distribution to Related Charges
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Related Virginia Statutes
Virginia Code sections associated with Drug Distribution charges.
Case Dismissed?
If your Drug Distribution case was dismissed or dropped, you may be eligible to have it sealed from your record.
Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 1,519 cases analyzed across 19 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Common Questions
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