What are the case outcomes for Drug Possession in New Kent County?

Based on 116 cases in New Kent County (2025 public records), 95.8% are dismissed, 29.9% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Drug Possession in New Kent County?

The dismissal rate is 95.8%, based on 116 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 New Kent County?

The median case takes 4.1 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.2 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Drug Possession in New Kent County?

The conviction rate for Drug Possession in New Kent County is 29.9%, based on 116 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 New Kent 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 New Kent County?

Most Drug Possession cases in New Kent County are heard in General District Court (71 cases in 2025), where 95.8% are dismissed and the median case takes 4.1 months. 45 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 29.6% are dismissed.

How does New Kent County compare to other courts for Drug Possession?

New Kent County has a 95.8% 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 New Kent County?

For those convicted of Drug Possession in New Kent County, the average sentence recorded is 9.2 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 New Kent County, VA

If you've been charged with drug possession in New Kent County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (71 of 116) were heard in General District Court, where 95.8% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 4.1 months. 45 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

Key takeaways

95.8% of Drug Possession cases in New Kent County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 116 public court records (Virginia average: 53.5%).
29.9% resulted in conviction.
The median case resolved in 4.1 months; the slowest quarter took 7.2 months or more.

95.8%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.5% statewide

29.9%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 45.8% statewide

4.1 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

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

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

87.5%

Dismissed by judge 8.3% (n=2) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 87.5% (n=21) Convicted 4.2% (n=1) Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 87.5% of 24 resolved cases.

Source: 71 General District Court records, New Kent County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How New Kent County compares

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

New Kent CountyThis page 95.8% 116 cases

Henrico County 52.1% 1,909 cases Chesterfield County 53.4% 1,281 cases Hanover County 42.5% 469 cases Richmond City 59.1% 301 cases

Statewide average 53.5% all Virginia

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

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

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 45 Drug Possession cases in 2025

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

22.2%

51.9%

18.5%

Dismissed 22.2% (n=6) Nolle prosequi 7.4% (n=2) Guilty Plea 51.9% Found Guilty 18.5% Acquitted 0.0%

See the full New Kent County Circuit Court record — all charges, judges, and case outcomes at this level.

Sentencing When Convicted

9.2 years

Avg Sentence

10.0 years

Median Sentence

$417

Avg Fine

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.6 months

Median 4.1 months

Slowest 25% 7.2 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Drug Possession Charge

Representation options in New Kent County.

If you cannot afford an attorney for a drug possession charge, you may qualify for court-appointed counsel or a public defender. How Virginia's indigent-defense system works explains who qualifies and how representation is assigned in New Kent County. Defense attorneys who have appeared on drug possession cases in New Kent County are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Drug Possession Cases in New Kent County

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

Stephen Birocco 11 of 30 total James Todd Duval 8 of 243 total Jay Jones 3 of 224 total Corey Martin 2 of 201 total Rebecca Peters 2 of 142 total John Cravens 1 of 30 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 — New Kent County

822 circuit court filings prosecuted by the New Kent County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Drug Possession arrests in New Kent County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

W; Dep Dyer 100.0% 10 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Drug Possession dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in New Kent County

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. 45 Drug Possession cases were heard in New Kent County Circuit Court in 2025, where 29.6% were dismissed and 70.4% resulted in conviction.

How does New Kent County compare to other Virginia courts?

New Kent County has a 95.8% 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 — New Kent County, Virginia. Based on 116 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/drug-possession/new-kent-county

Other Charges in New Kent County

DUI / DWI

215 cases · 28.1% dismissed

Reckless Driving

118 cases · 32.7% dismissed

Driving Suspended

115 cases · 24.5% dismissed

Weapons Offense

95 cases · 72.5% dismissed