What are the case outcomes for DUI / DWI in Fairfax City?

Based on 53 cases in Fairfax City (2025 public records), 15.2% are dismissed, 84.8% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for DUI / DWI in Fairfax City?

The dismissal rate is 15.2%, based on 53 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 Fairfax City?

The median case takes 4.0 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.6 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for DUI / DWI in Fairfax City?

The conviction rate for DUI / DWI in Fairfax City is 84.8%, based on 53 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 Fairfax City?

67.9% of DUI / DWI cases in Fairfax City are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor).

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

DUI / DWI cases in Fairfax City are heard in General District Court (53 cases in 2025).

How does Fairfax City compare to other courts for DUI / DWI?

Fairfax City has a 15.2% 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 Fairfax City?

For those convicted of DUI / DWI in Fairfax City, the average sentence recorded is 1.9 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 Fairfax City, VA

Statistics here cover General District Court cases only. The Fairfax County Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit) operates an independent case management system; felony cases that begin or are appealed there are not included in this dataset. See methodology →

Based on 53 public court records from 2025, DUI / DWI cases in Fairfax City General District Court have a 15.2% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 12.3%), a 84.8% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 4.0 months.

15.2%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 12.3% statewide

84.8%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 86.0% statewide

4.0 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 53 General District Court cases in Fairfax City were resolved in 2025. This is where most DUI / DWI cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

15.2%

84.8%

Dismissed by judge 0.0% (n=0) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 15.2% (n=7) Guilty Plea 84.8% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 84.8% of 46 resolved cases.

Source: 53 General District Court records, Fairfax City, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Fairfax City compares

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

Fairfax CityThis page 15.2% 53 cases

Fairfax County 15.4% 2,027 cases Prince William County 23.0% 1,140 cases Loudoun County 12.9% 722 cases Stafford County 12.9% 660 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 Fairfax City General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 39 convicted cases in Fairfax City General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

5.1%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 35.1% statewide

$250

Median Fine

100.0% received a fine

● vs $250 statewide

76.9%

License Suspended

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▼ vs 92.2% statewide

2.6%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 52.6% statewide

71.8%

Enrolled in VASAP

Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program

▼ vs 91.8% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Fairfax City 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

67.9% of DUI / DWI cases
in Fairfax City are reduced

30 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

DUI / DWI Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor)

13 cases · 43.3% of reductions

DUI / DWI DWI, First Offense

9 cases · 30.0% of reductions

DUI / DWI Improper Driving

5 cases · 16.7% of reductions

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 4.0 months

Slowest 25% 6.6 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 Fairfax City

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

Ted Asbury 13 of 110 total Tom Koerner 3 of 38 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

All Virginia defense attorneys

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose DUI / DWI arrests in Fairfax City are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

J L Buehre 10.0% 13 cases M D Anderson 0.0% 19 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 Fairfax City

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?

67.9% of DUI / DWI cases in Fairfax City were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor) (13 cases), followed by DWI, First Offense (9 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 Fairfax City compare to other Virginia courts?

Fairfax City has a 15.2% 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 — Fairfax City, Virginia. Based on 53 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/dui-dwi/fairfax-city

Other Charges in Fairfax City

Larceny / Theft

207 cases · 42.7% dismissed

Failure to Appear

67 cases · 58.0% dismissed

Trespassing

63 cases · 43.6% dismissed

Assault & Battery

40 cases · 68.4% dismissed