What are the case outcomes for DUI / DWI in Charlottesville?

Based on 105 cases in Charlottesville (2025 public records), 17.0% are dismissed, 83.0% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.7 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for DUI / DWI in Charlottesville?

The dismissal rate is 17.0%, based on 105 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a DUI / DWI case take in Charlottesville?

The median case takes 2.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.8 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.0 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for DUI / DWI in Charlottesville?

The conviction rate for DUI / DWI in Charlottesville is 83.0%, based on 105 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 DUI / DWI in Charlottesville?

3.8% of DUI / DWI cases in Charlottesville are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to DWI, First Offense.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for DUI / DWI in Charlottesville?

DUI / DWI cases in Charlottesville are heard in General District Court (105 cases in 2025).

How does Charlottesville compare to other courts for DUI / DWI?

Charlottesville has a 17.0% dismissal rate for DUI / DWI. Visit the DUI / DWI overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for DUI / DWI in Charlottesville?

For those convicted of DUI / DWI in Charlottesville, the average sentence recorded is 3.3 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

DUI / DWI in Charlottesville, VA

Based on 105 public court records from 2025, DUI / DWI cases in Charlottesville General District Court have a 17.0% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 12.3%), a 83.0% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.7 months.

17.0%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 12.3% statewide

83.0%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 86.0% statewide

2.7 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 105 General District Court cases in Charlottesville were resolved in 2025. This is where most DUI / DWI cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

12.8%

83.0%

Dismissed by judge 4.3% (n=4) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 12.8% (n=12) Guilty Plea 83.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 83.0% of 94 resolved cases.

Source: 105 General District Court records, Charlottesville, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Charlottesville compares

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

CharlottesvilleThis page 17.0% 105 cases

Lynchburg 15.9% 286 cases Albemarle County 8.1% 267 cases Bedford County 11.1% 169 cases Amherst County 8.9% 109 cases

Statewide average 12.3% all Virginia

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

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

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 93 convicted cases in Charlottesville General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

36.6%

Received Active Jail

Median 10 days when imposed

▲ vs 35.1% statewide

$250

Median Fine

97.8% received a fine

● vs $250 statewide

97.8%

License Suspended

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 92.2% statewide

98.9%

Enrolled in VASAP

Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program

▲ vs 91.8% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Charlottesville General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

3.8% of DUI / DWI cases
in Charlottesville are reduced

4 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

DUI / DWI DWI, First Offense

3 cases · 75.0% of reductions

DUI / DWI DWI, Third or Subsequent Offense

1 cases · 25.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.8 months

Median 2.7 months

Slowest 25% 4.0 months

Administrative license suspension. A DUI arrest in Virginia can trigger an administrative license suspension separate from the criminal case. Time-sensitive procedures may apply right after arrest. Consult a licensed Virginia attorney about the specifics.

Defense Attorneys with DUI / DWI Cases in Charlottesville

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Charlottesville and who appeared as defense counsel of record on DUI / DWI cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Norman Lamson 2 of 36 total Lauren Reese 1 of 67 total Christopher Graham 1 of 49 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 — Charlottesville

468 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Charlottesville 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 DUI / DWI arrests in Charlottesville are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Troche 25.0% 14 cases

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

All arresting officers in Charlottesville

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.

Can a DUI / DWI charge be reduced to something lesser?

3.8% of DUI / DWI cases in Charlottesville were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to DWI, First Offense (3 cases), followed by DWI, Third or Subsequent Offense (1 cases). Whether a reduction is available depends on the specifics of the case and is typically negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.

How does Charlottesville compare to other Virginia courts?

Charlottesville has a 17.0% dismissal rate for DUI / DWI cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the DUI / DWI 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). DUI / DWI Outcomes — Charlottesville, Virginia. Based on 105 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/dui-dwi/charlottesville

Other Charges in Charlottesville

Public Intoxication

237 cases · 37.5% dismissed

Failure to Appear

230 cases · 62.5% dismissed

Assault & Battery

212 cases · 50.8% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

192 cases · 38.4% dismissed