What are the case outcomes for Failure to Appear in Prince Edward County?

Based on 135 cases in Prince Edward County (2025 public records), 56.8% are dismissed, 35.6% result in a guilty plea, and 4.8% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Failure to Appear in Prince Edward County?

The dismissal rate is 56.8%, based on 135 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Failure to Appear case take in Prince Edward County?

The median case takes 2.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.3 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.6 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Failure to Appear in Prince Edward County?

The conviction rate for Failure to Appear in Prince Edward County is 35.6%, based on 135 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 Failure to Appear in Prince Edward County?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Failure to Appear in Prince Edward County?

Most Failure to Appear cases in Prince Edward County are heard in General District Court (95 cases in 2025), where 56.8% are dismissed and the median case takes 2.3 months. 40 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 66.7% are dismissed.

How does Prince Edward County compare to other courts for Failure to Appear?

Prince Edward County has a 56.8% dismissal rate for Failure to Appear. Visit the Failure to Appear overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Failure to Appear in Prince Edward County?

For those convicted of Failure to Appear in Prince Edward County, the average sentence recorded is 10 days (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Failure to Appear in Prince Edward County, VA

If you've been charged with failure to appear in Prince Edward County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (95 of 135) were heard in General District Court, where 56.8% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 2.3 months. 40 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

56.8%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 59.5% statewide

35.6%

Conviction Rate

● vs 34.7% statewide

2.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 95 General District Court cases in Prince Edward County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Failure to Appear cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

21.6%

35.1%

36.5%

Dismissed by judge 21.6% (n=16) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 35.1% (n=26) Guilty Plea 36.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 6.8%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 36.5% of 74 resolved cases.

Source: 95 General District Court records, Prince Edward County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Prince Edward County compares

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

Prince Edward CountyThis page 56.8% 135 cases

Prince William County 74.0% 2,423 cases Chesterfield County 59.2% 1,733 cases Fairfax County 91.5% 1,690 cases Norfolk 66.3% 1,502 cases

Statewide average 59.5% all Virginia

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

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

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 40 Failure to Appear cases in 2025

A small share of Failure to Appear cases in Prince Edward County are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.

63.0%

33.3%

Dismissed 3.7% (n=1) Nolle prosequi 63.0% (n=17) Guilty Plea 33.3% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 31 convicted cases in Prince Edward County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

29.0%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 34.5% statewide

3.2%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 9.5% statewide

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

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.3 months

Median 2.5 months

Slowest 25% 4.6 months

Defense Attorneys with Failure to Appear Cases in Prince Edward County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Prince Edward County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Failure to Appear cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

James Ghee 38 of 519 total Carter Allen 35 of 363 total Ashley Sterling 25 of 287 total Marisa Robinson 17 of 235 total Kevin Bailey 15 of 315 total John Marsden 2 of 36 total David Gates 1 of 34 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 — Prince Edward County

718 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Prince Edward 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 Failure to Appear arrests in Prince Edward County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Commonwealth Of Va 57.5% 94 cases

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

All arresting officers in Prince Edward 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 Failure to Appear cases start in General District Court — that's where the 95 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 40 Failure to Appear cases were heard in Prince Edward County Circuit Court in 2025, where 66.7% were dismissed and 33.3% resulted in conviction.

How does Prince Edward County compare to other Virginia courts?

Prince Edward County has a 56.8% dismissal rate for Failure to Appear cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Failure to Appear 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). Failure to Appear Outcomes — Prince Edward County, Virginia. Based on 135 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/failure-to-appear/prince-edward-county

Other Charges in Prince Edward County

Driving Suspended

141 cases · 4.5% dismissed

Reckless Driving

98 cases · 14.3% dismissed

DUI / DWI

95 cases · 15.6% dismissed

Weapons Offense

92 cases · 44.0% dismissed