What are the case outcomes for Public Intoxication in Colonial Heights?

Based on 56 cases in Colonial Heights (2025 public records), 53.8% are dismissed, 46.2% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.3 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Public Intoxication in Colonial Heights?

The dismissal rate is 53.8%, based on 56 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 Colonial Heights?

The median case takes 2.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Colonial Heights?

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Colonial Heights is 46.2%, based on 56 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 Colonial Heights?

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

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

Public Intoxication cases in Colonial Heights are heard in General District Court (56 cases in 2025).

How does Colonial Heights compare to other courts for Public Intoxication?

Colonial Heights has a 53.8% 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 Colonial Heights?

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

Public Intoxication in Colonial Heights, VA

Based on 56 public court records from 2025, Public Intoxication cases in Colonial Heights General District Court have a 53.8% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 34.6%), a 46.2% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.3 months.

53.8%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 34.6% statewide

46.2%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 63.5% statewide

2.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 56 General District Court cases in Colonial Heights were resolved in 2025. This is where most Public Intoxication cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

48.7%

46.2%

Dismissed by judge 5.1% (n=2) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 48.7% (n=19) Guilty Plea 46.2% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 48.7% of 39 resolved cases.

Source: 56 General District Court records, Colonial Heights, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Colonial Heights compares

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

Colonial HeightsThis page 53.8% 56 cases

Chesterfield County 40.6% 422 cases Richmond City 66.9% 140 cases Henrico County 38.7% 130 cases Hanover County 24.1% 122 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 Colonial Heights General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.6 months

Median 2.3 months

Slowest 25% 3.7 months

Defense Attorneys with Public Intoxication Cases in Colonial Heights

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

Charles Hardenbergh 1 of 105 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 — Colonial Heights

741 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Colonial Heights Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

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.

How does Colonial Heights compare to other Virginia courts?

Colonial Heights has a 53.8% 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 — Colonial Heights, Virginia. Based on 56 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/public-intoxication/colonial-heights

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