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

Based on 146 cases in Culpeper County (2025 public records), 13.5% are dismissed, 84.7% 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.

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

The dismissal rate is 13.5%, based on 146 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 Culpeper County?

The median case takes 1.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 2.2 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Culpeper County is 84.7%, based on 146 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 Culpeper County?

0.7% of Public Intoxication cases in Culpeper County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Defective Equipment Generally.

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

Public Intoxication cases in Culpeper County are heard in General District Court (146 cases in 2025).

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

Culpeper County has a 13.5% 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 Culpeper County?

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

Public Intoxication in Culpeper County, VA

Based on 146 public court records from 2025, Public Intoxication cases in Culpeper County General District Court have a 13.5% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 34.6%), a 84.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.6 months.

13.5%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 34.6% statewide

84.7%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 63.5% statewide

1.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 146 General District Court cases in Culpeper County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Public Intoxication cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

84.7%

Dismissed by judge 5.4% (n=6) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 8.1% (n=9) Guilty Plea 84.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 1.8%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 84.7% of 111 resolved cases.

Source: 146 General District Court records, Culpeper County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Culpeper County compares

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

Culpeper CountyThis page 13.5% 146 cases

Fairfax County 39.9% 1,785 cases Prince William County 32.0% 1,290 cases Arlington County 48.3% 936 cases Loudoun County 46.6% 605 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 Culpeper County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 128 convicted cases in Culpeper County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

0.0%

Received Active Jail

● vs 0.0% statewide

$25

Median Fine

99.2% received a fine

▼ vs $50 statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Culpeper 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

0.7% of Public Intoxication cases
in Culpeper County are reduced

1 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Public Intoxication Defective Equipment Generally

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% 1.2 months

Median 1.6 months

Slowest 25% 2.2 months

Defense Attorneys with Public Intoxication Cases in Culpeper County

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

Jonathan F Keephart 3 of 146 total Hannon E Wright 2 of 193 total M Andrew Gayheart 1 of 153 total Benjamin Beliles 1 of 83 total Madalyn G Brooks 1 of 43 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 — Culpeper County

1,632 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Culpeper 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 Culpeper County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

A Otey 50.0% 11 cases J Yenchak 18.8% 24 cases A Sain 0.0% 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 Culpeper 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?

0.7% of Public Intoxication cases in Culpeper County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Defective Equipment Generally (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 Culpeper County compare to other Virginia courts?

Culpeper County has a 13.5% 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 — Culpeper County, Virginia. Based on 146 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/public-intoxication/culpeper-county

Other Charges in Culpeper County

Drug Possession

302 cases · 48.8% dismissed

DUI / DWI

298 cases · 8.1% dismissed

Failure to Appear

280 cases · 31.1% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

261 cases · 37.9% dismissed