Drug Distribution in Virginia
1,444 cases across 18 jurisdictions · 2025
According to 1,444 public court records from 2025, Drug Distribution cases across 18 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 43.4% and an average conviction rate of 55.9%. Statewide, 7.8% of Drug Distribution charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $908.
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 18 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: May 2, 2026
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Fine | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William County | 180 | 62.2% | 37.8% | 2.9 months | — | 11.4 years |
| Tazewell County | 159 | 42.6% | 57.4% | 6.4 months | — | 4.9 years |
| Suffolk | 132 | 66.2% | 33.8% | 5.1 months | $100 | 16.1 years |
| Warren County | 111 | 35.7% | 64.3% | 4.7 months | $250 | 6.0 years |
| Chesapeake | 108 | 52.6% | 44.7% | 3.2 months | $1,000 | 5.9 years |
| Hampton | 94 | 44.8% | 55.2% | 23 days | — | 6.4 years |
| Stafford County | 83 | 29.4% | 70.6% | 5.0 months | $275 | 8.4 years |
| Montgomery County | 79 | 20.0% | 80.0% | 3.1 months | $500 | 9.4 years |
| Frederick County | 78 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 3.5 months | $207 | 8.4 years |
| Newport News | 68 | 40.9% | 50.0% | 3.6 months | — | 9.4 years |
| Virginia Beach | 58 | 62.7% | 37.3% | 4.7 months | — | 4.2 years |
| Buchanan County | 53 | 12.5% | 87.5% | 3.1 months | — | 6.1 years |
| Lynchburg | 51 | 61.9% | 38.1% | 2.9 months | — | 8.3 years |
| Danville | 49 | 7.9% | 92.1% | 5.6 months | — | 11.2 years |
| Bedford County | 46 | 12.5% | 87.5% | 6.7 months | $7,625 | 5.5 years |
| Spotsylvania County | 40 | 44.4% | 55.6% | 2.9 months | — | 6.3 years |
| Louisa County | 34 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 4.3 months | — | 12.9 years |
| Pittsylvania County | 21 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 5.0 months | — | 9.3 years |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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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. 1,444 cases analyzed across 18 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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