DUI / DWI in Hampton Roads
9,845 cases across 7 jurisdictions · 2023–2024
9,845
Total Cases
8.8%
Avg Dismissal Rate
90.1%
Avg Conviction Rate
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Outcomes vary significantly by court. Select where you were charged to see detailed statistics.
Virginia Beach
4,457 cases
4.3 months
4.6% dismissed
Chesapeake
1,662 cases
5.2 months
8.9% dismissed
Norfolk
1,054 cases
4.8 months
13.0% dismissed
Hampton
1,041 cases
4.6 months
14.5% dismissed
Suffolk
936 cases
4.4 months
10.1% dismissed
Portsmouth
437 cases
4.6 months
22.1% dismissed
Newport News
258 cases
4.5 months
12.8% dismissed
Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 4,457 | 4.6% | 94.8% | 4.3 months |
| Chesapeake | 1,662 | 8.9% | 89.5% | 5.2 months |
| Norfolk | 1,054 | 13.0% | 85.8% | 4.8 months |
| Hampton | 1,041 | 14.5% | 82.1% | 4.6 months |
| Suffolk | 936 | 10.1% | 88.9% | 4.4 months |
| Portsmouth | 437 | 22.1% | 77.7% | 4.6 months |
| Newport News | 258 | 12.8% | 87.2% | 4.5 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024
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