Hit and Run in Virginia
1,466 cases across 15 jurisdictions · 2023–2024
According to 1,466 public court records from 2023–2024, Hit and Run cases across 15 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 31.2% and an average conviction rate of 66.9%. Statewide, 16.1% of Hit and Run charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $318.
Facing Hit and Run charges in Virginia? Dismissal rates range from 11.3% to 50.0% depending on the court. An attorney who knows your court can tell you what this means — free, no obligation.
Ask a Virginia attorney — freeDismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (prosecutor-dropped cases). Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates are averaged across 15 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2023–2024 public court records. Last updated: December 2024
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Fine | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 385 | 47.2% | 51.8% | 4.1 months | $169 | 2.0 years |
| Virginia Beach | 162 | 21.5% | 72.3% | 4.6 months | $362 | 2.2 years |
| Chesterfield County | 158 | 27.5% | 72.5% | 5.6 months | $400 | 4.0 years |
| Chesapeake | 131 | 12.5% | 87.5% | 4.7 months | $381 | 3.3 years |
| Prince William County | 100 | 34.0% | 64.2% | 7.0 months | $1,000 | 3.3 years |
| Newport News | 76 | 29.4% | 64.7% | 5.6 months | $167 | 3.7 years |
| Hampton | 75 | 25.8% | 74.2% | 3.8 months | $250 | 3.2 years |
| Spotsylvania County | 71 | 11.3% | 86.8% | 7.8 months | $300 | 2.3 years |
| Suffolk | 71 | 36.6% | 56.1% | 4.8 months | $108 | 2.7 years |
| Roanoke City | 60 | 20.4% | 77.8% | 4.1 months | $262 | 1.8 years |
| Stafford County | 46 | 18.4% | 81.6% | 5.1 months | $325 | 2.9 years |
| Roanoke County | 37 | 35.0% | 65.0% | 5.1 months | $500 | 2.4 years |
| Frederick County | 36 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 7.0 months | $50 | 3.6 years |
| Norfolk | 33 | 28.6% | 71.4% | 5.9 months | $286 | 1.7 years |
| Tazewell County | 25 | 38.5% | 61.5% | 7.1 months | — | 2.3 years |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Related Virginia Statutes
Virginia Code sections associated with Hit and Run charges.
Case Dismissed?
If your Hit and Run case was dismissed or dropped, you may be eligible to have it sealed from your record.
Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 1,466 cases analyzed across 15 jurisdictions. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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What's Next
Hit and Run dismissal rates range from 11% to 50% across Virginia. Your court matters. An attorney who handles Hit and Run cases in your court can review your case — free.
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