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

Based on 173 cases in Fauquier County (2025 public records), 37.6% are dismissed, 60.9% result in a guilty plea, and 1.5% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.2 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 37.6%, based on 173 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 Fauquier County?

The median case takes 2.2 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 2.8 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Fauquier County is 60.9%, based on 173 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 Fauquier County?

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 Fauquier County?

Public Intoxication cases in Fauquier County are heard in General District Court (173 cases in 2025).

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

Fauquier County has a 37.6% 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 Fauquier County?

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

Public Intoxication in Fauquier County, VA

Based on 173 public court records from 2025, Public Intoxication cases in Fauquier County General District Court have a 37.6% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 34.6%), a 60.9% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.2 months.

37.6%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 34.6% statewide

60.9%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 63.5% statewide

2.2 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 173 General District Court cases in Fauquier County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Public Intoxication cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

32.3%

60.9%

Dismissed by judge 5.3% (n=7) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 32.3% (n=43) Guilty Plea 60.9% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 1.5%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 60.9% of 133 resolved cases.

Source: 173 General District Court records, Fauquier County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Fauquier County compares

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

Fauquier CountyThis page 37.6% 173 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 Fauquier County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 105 convicted cases in Fauquier County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

0.0%

Received Active Jail

● vs 0.0% statewide

$100

Median Fine

100.0% received a fine

▲ vs $50 statewide

1.0%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

● vs 0.2% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Fauquier County General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

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 2.2 months

Slowest 25% 2.8 months

Defense Attorneys with Public Intoxication Cases in Fauquier County

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

Joseph R Pricone 6 of 345 total Mark B Williams 5 of 261 total John Clark 1 of 51 total Antonio R Benedi 1 of 47 total Madalyn Brooks 1 of 28 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 — Fauquier County

974 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Fauquier 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 Fauquier County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

C A Acres 55.6% 11 cases M A Sosa Salle 44.4% 11 cases C S Lewis 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 Fauquier 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.

How does Fauquier County compare to other Virginia courts?

Fauquier County has a 37.6% 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 — Fauquier County, Virginia. Based on 173 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/public-intoxication/fauquier-county

Other Charges in Fauquier County

DUI / DWI

313 cases · 16.8% dismissed

Reckless Driving

212 cases · 40.1% dismissed

Driving Suspended

208 cases · 21.1% dismissed

Drug Possession

181 cases · 46.9% dismissed