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

Based on 37 cases in Gloucester County (2025 public records), 40.7% are dismissed, 51.9% result in a guilty plea, and 7.4% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.7 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 40.7%, based on 37 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 Gloucester County?

The median case takes 1.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 2.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Gloucester County is 51.9%, based on 37 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester County?

Public Intoxication cases in Gloucester County are heard in General District Court (37 cases in 2025).

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

Gloucester County has a 40.7% 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 Gloucester County?

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

Public Intoxication in Gloucester County, VA

Based on 37 public court records from 2025, Public Intoxication cases in Gloucester County General District Court have a 40.7% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 34.6%), a 51.9% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.7 months.

40.7%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 34.6% statewide

51.9%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 63.5% statewide

1.7 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 37 General District Court cases in Gloucester County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Public Intoxication cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

37.0%

51.9%

Dismissed by judge 3.7% (n=1) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 37.0% (n=10) Guilty Plea 51.9% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 7.4%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 51.9% of 27 resolved cases.

Source: 37 General District Court records, Gloucester County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Gloucester County compares

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

Gloucester CountyThis page 40.7% 37 cases

Newport News 43.9% 525 cases Norfolk 39.0% 407 cases Virginia Beach 24.6% 371 cases Hampton 29.5% 365 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 Gloucester County 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% 1.2 months

Median 1.7 months

Slowest 25% 2.4 months

Defense Attorneys with Public Intoxication Cases in Gloucester County

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

S Barnette 1 of 44 total Paul E Freeman 1 of 31 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 — Gloucester County

1,095 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Gloucester County 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 Gloucester County compare to other Virginia courts?

Gloucester County has a 40.7% 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 — Gloucester County, Virginia. Based on 37 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/public-intoxication/gloucester-county

Other Charges in Gloucester County

DUI / DWI

244 cases · 7.1% dismissed

Failure to Appear

200 cases · 46.2% dismissed

Drug Possession

138 cases · 40.6% dismissed

Assault & Battery

82 cases · 61.2% dismissed