Public Intoxication in Accomack County, VA — 22.2% Dismissal Rate

Q: What are the case outcomes for Public Intoxication in Accomack County?

Based on 250 cases in Accomack County (2023-2024 public records), 22.2% are dismissed, 75.4% result in a guilty plea, and 1.8% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Public Intoxication in Accomack County?

The dismissal rate is 22.2%, based on 250 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi.

Q: How long does a Public Intoxication case take in Accomack County?

The median case takes 1.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 2.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

Public intoxication cases in Accomack County result in conviction significantly more often than across Virginia. The county's 76 percent conviction rate outpaces the state average, while its 22.2 percent dismissal rate falls 11.4 percentage points below the statewide average of 33.6 percent. This pattern suggests that Accomack County prosecutors and courts handle public intoxication more aggressively than most Virginia jurisdictions, with relatively few cases dismissed at any stage. The acquittal rate sits at just 1.8 percent, indicating that cases reaching trial rarely result in not-guilty verdicts.

Most defendants resolve their cases through plea agreement rather than trial: 75.4 percent plead guilty. Cases move through the system relatively quickly, with a median resolution time of 49 days. The middle half of cases are resolved between 34 and 68 days from filing. When convictions occur, the average fine imposed is approximately $66, reflecting the misdemeanor nature of the charge.

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22.2%

Dismissal Rate

Statewide avg: 36.4%

76.0%

Conviction Rate

Statewide avg: 61.9%

1.6 months

Median Duration

Case Outcomes

How 250 cases were resolved — dismissed means the case was dropped by the court or prosecutor.

22.2%

75.4%

Dismissed 22.2% Guilty Plea 75.4% Found Guilty 0.6% Acquitted 1.8%

Source: 250 public court records, Accomack County Courts, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Case Duration

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

Fastest 25% 1.1 months

Median 1.6 months

Slowest 25% 2.3 months

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Public Intoxication arrests in Accomack County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Officer	Cases	Dismissal Rate
C Stevens	11	28.6%
E Solorzano	18	15.4%
T Greenwood	12	14.3%
L Arnold	12	11.1%
P Meuli	16	10.0%

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.

Based on 250 cases in Accomack County, 22.2% are dismissed, 75.4% result in a guilty plea, and 1.8% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.6 months from filing to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Public Intoxication in Accomack County is 22.2%, based on 250 cases from 2023–2024 public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and nolle prosequi (dropped by the prosecutor).

The median Public Intoxication case in Accomack County takes 1.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 2.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

For those convicted of Public Intoxication in Accomack County, the average fine is $66. Actual penalties depend on the circumstances of each case, prior record, and other factors.

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Accomack County is 76.0%, based on 250 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

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

Accomack County has a 22.2% dismissal rate for Public Intoxication cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across Virginia courts. View our Public Intoxication overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all jurisdictions.

Sentencing data varies by case. Consult a licensed attorney for information about potential penalties for your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 250 cases analyzed for Public Intoxication in Accomack County. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com