What are the case outcomes for Drug Possession in Alleghany County?

Based on 127 cases in Alleghany County (2025 public records), 87.5% are dismissed, 40.6% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Drug Possession in Alleghany County?

The dismissal rate is 87.5%, based on 127 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Drug Possession case take in Alleghany County?

The median case takes 2.1 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Drug Possession in Alleghany County?

The conviction rate for Drug Possession in Alleghany County is 40.6%, based on 127 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 Drug Possession in Alleghany County?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Drug Possession in Alleghany County?

Most Drug Possession cases in Alleghany County are heard in General District Court (71 cases in 2025), where 87.5% are dismissed and the median case takes 2.0 months. 56 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 23.8% are dismissed.

How does Alleghany County compare to other courts for Drug Possession?

Alleghany County has a 87.5% dismissal rate for Drug Possession. Visit the Drug Possession overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Drug Possession in Alleghany County?

For those convicted of Drug Possession in Alleghany County, the average sentence recorded is 3.5 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Drug Possession in Alleghany County, VA

If you've been charged with drug possession in Alleghany County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (71 of 127) were heard in General District Court, where 87.5% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 2.0 months. 56 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

87.5%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 54.1% statewide

40.6%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 45.2% statewide

2.1 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 71 General District Court cases in Alleghany County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Drug Possession cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

12.5%

75.0%

12.5%

Dismissed by judge 12.5% (n=1) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 75.0% (n=6) Guilty Plea 12.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 75.0% of 8 resolved cases.

Source: 71 General District Court records, Alleghany County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Alleghany County compares

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

Alleghany CountyThis page 87.5% 127 cases

Henrico County 52.8% 1,823 cases Prince William County 41.8% 1,311 cases Fairfax County 71.0% 1,275 cases Chesterfield County 54.1% 1,252 cases

Statewide average 54.1% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Alleghany County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 56 Drug Possession cases in 2025

A small share of Drug Possession cases in Alleghany County are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.

23.8%

76.2%

Dismissed 0.0% (n=0) Nolle prosequi 23.8% (n=10) Guilty Plea 76.2% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Sentencing When Convicted

3.5 years

Avg Sentence

3.0 years

Median Sentence

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.1 months

Median 2.1 months

Slowest 25% 3.7 months

Defense Attorneys with Drug Possession Cases in Alleghany County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Alleghany County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Drug Possession cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Taylor Baker 39 of 574 total Daniel Mowry 22 of 157 total Craig Leisure 19 of 248 total James Doss 16 of 123 total Stephen Wills 14 of 170 total Creigh Deeds 12 of 106 total Don Burks 8 of 164 total Melinda Hinkle 6 of 96 total Michael Collins 2 of 111 total Jonathan Tarris 2 of 66 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 — Alleghany County

891 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Alleghany 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.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court?

In Virginia, most Drug Possession cases start in General District Court — that's where the 71 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 56 Drug Possession cases were heard in Alleghany County Circuit Court in 2025, where 23.8% were dismissed and 76.2% resulted in conviction.

How does Alleghany County compare to other Virginia courts?

Alleghany County has a 87.5% dismissal rate for Drug Possession cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Drug Possession 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). Drug Possession Outcomes — Alleghany County, Virginia. Based on 127 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/drug-possession/alleghany-county

Other Charges in Alleghany County

Failure to Appear

154 cases · 41.7% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

118 cases · 35.0% dismissed

Reckless Driving

101 cases · 50.0% dismissed

Driving Suspended

94 cases · 61.4% dismissed