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

Based on 47 cases in Nottoway County (2025 public records), 100.0% are dismissed, 0.0% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.9 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 100.0%, based on 47 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 Nottoway County?

The median case takes 4.9 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.9 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.5 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Drug Possession in Nottoway County is 0.0%, based on 47 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 Nottoway 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 Nottoway County?

Drug Possession cases in Nottoway County are heard in General District Court (47 cases in 2025).

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

Nottoway County has a 100.0% 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 Nottoway County?

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

Drug Possession in Nottoway County, VA

Based on 47 public court records from 2025, Drug Possession cases in Nottoway County General District Court have a 100.0% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 54.1%), a 0.0% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 4.9 months.

100.0%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 54.1% statewide

0.0%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 45.2% statewide

4.9 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 47 General District Court cases in Nottoway County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Drug Possession cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

20.0%

80.0%

Dismissed by judge 20.0% (n=1) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 80.0% (n=4) Guilty Plea 0.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 80.0% of 5 resolved cases.

Source: 47 General District Court records, Nottoway County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Nottoway County compares

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

Nottoway CountyThis page 100.0% 47 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 Nottoway County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.9 months

Median 4.9 months

Slowest 25% 6.5 months

Defense Attorneys with Drug Possession Cases in Nottoway County

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

Preston Williams 35 of 575 total E Gordon Peters 11 of 106 total Ben Spence 9 of 178 total Cary Bowen 3 of 50 total Gordon Peters 2 of 155 total William N; Iii Smith 2 of 96 total Jordan Dalton 2 of 71 total William; Iii Smith 1 of 20 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 — Nottoway County

511 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Nottoway 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 Nottoway County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Ruppert 0.0% 12 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 Nottoway 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.

How does Nottoway County compare to other Virginia courts?

Nottoway County has a 100.0% 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 — Nottoway County, Virginia. Based on 47 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/drug-possession/nottoway-county

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90 cases · 31.8% dismissed

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73 cases · 62.0% dismissed

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