What are the case outcomes for Public Intoxication in Chesterfield County?

Based on 422 cases in Chesterfield County (2025 public records), 40.6% are dismissed, 58.8% result in a guilty plea, and 0.6% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Public Intoxication in Chesterfield County?

The dismissal rate is 40.6%, based on 422 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Public Intoxication case take in Chesterfield County?

The median case takes 2.1 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.2 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Chesterfield County?

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Chesterfield County is 58.8%, based on 422 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 Public Intoxication in Chesterfield County?

0.2% of Public Intoxication cases in Chesterfield County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Fail To Obey High. Sign Sleep.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Public Intoxication in Chesterfield County?

Public Intoxication cases in Chesterfield County are heard in General District Court (422 cases in 2025).

How does Chesterfield County compare to other courts for Public Intoxication?

Chesterfield County has a 40.6% dismissal rate for Public Intoxication. Visit the Public Intoxication overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Public Intoxication in Chesterfield County?

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

Public Intoxication in Chesterfield County, VA

Based on 422 public court records from 2025, Public Intoxication cases in Chesterfield County General District Court have a 40.6% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 34.6%), a 58.8% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.1 months.

40.6%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 34.6% statewide

58.8%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 63.5% statewide

2.1 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 422 General District Court cases in Chesterfield County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Public Intoxication cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

33.2%

58.8%

Dismissed by judge 7.3% (n=23) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 33.2% (n=104) Guilty Plea 58.8% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.6%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 58.8% of 313 resolved cases.

Source: 422 General District Court records, Chesterfield County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Chesterfield County compares

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

Chesterfield CountyThis page 40.6% 422 cases

Richmond City 66.9% 140 cases Henrico County 38.7% 130 cases Hanover County 24.1% 122 cases Petersburg 24.7% 111 cases

Statewide average 34.6% all Virginia

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

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

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 240 convicted cases in Chesterfield County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

0.0%

Received Active Jail

● vs 0.0% statewide

$25

Median Fine

97.1% received a fine

▼ vs $50 statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Chesterfield County 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

0.2% of Public Intoxication cases
in Chesterfield County are reduced

1 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Public Intoxication Fail To Obey High. Sign Sleep

1 cases · 100.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.5 months

Median 2.1 months

Slowest 25% 3.2 months

Defense Attorneys with Public Intoxication Cases in Chesterfield County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Chesterfield County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Public Intoxication cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Paul F Fantl 2 of 224 total William W; Vii Stanton 2 of 131 total Wedrana Cordic 2 of 103 total John A Rockecharlie 2 of 47 total Erin L T Ranney 2 of 24 total J Daniel Vinson 1 of 147 total Frederick M Schick 1 of 66 total W Edward; Iv Riley 1 of 64 total Charles Phelps 1 of 30 total S Piracci 1 of 23 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 — Chesterfield County

4,429 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Chesterfield 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 Public Intoxication arrests in Chesterfield County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

L T Duval 33.3% 10 cases N I Robinson 33.3% 10 cases

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

All arresting officers in Chesterfield 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.

Can a Public Intoxication charge be reduced to something lesser?

0.2% of Public Intoxication cases in Chesterfield County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Fail To Obey High. Sign Sleep (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 Chesterfield County compare to other Virginia courts?

Chesterfield County has a 40.6% dismissal rate for Public Intoxication cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Public Intoxication 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). Public Intoxication Outcomes — Chesterfield County, Virginia. Based on 422 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/public-intoxication/chesterfield-county

Other Charges in Chesterfield County

Larceny / Theft

2,093 cases · 55.0% dismissed

Failure to Appear

1,733 cases · 59.2% dismissed

DUI / DWI

1,300 cases · 11.7% dismissed

Drug Possession

1,252 cases · 54.1% dismissed