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

Based on 136 cases in Henrico County (2025 public records), 38.1% are dismissed, 61.0% result in conviction, and 0.8% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 38.1%, based on 136 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 Henrico County?

The median case takes 2.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.8 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Henrico County is 61.0%, based on 136 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 Henrico 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 Henrico County?

Public Intoxication cases in Henrico County are heard in General District Court (136 cases in 2025).

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

Henrico County has a 38.1% 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 Henrico County?

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

Public Intoxication in Henrico County, VA

Based on 136 public court records from 2025, Public Intoxication cases in Henrico County General District Court have a 38.1% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 35.2%), a 61.0% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.6 months.

Key takeaways

38.1% of Public Intoxication cases in Henrico County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 136 public court records (Virginia average: 35.2%).
61.0% resulted in conviction; 0.8% ended in acquittal.
The median case resolved in 2.6 months; the slowest quarter took 3.4 months or more.

38.1%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 35.2% statewide

61.0%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 62.9% statewide

2.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 136 General District Court cases in Henrico County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Public Intoxication cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

32.2%

61.0%

Dismissed by judge 5.9% (n=7) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 32.2% (n=38) Convicted 61.0% (n=72) Acquitted 0.8%

Largest outcomeConvicted — 61.0% of 118 resolved cases.

Source: 136 General District Court records, Henrico County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Henrico County compares

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

Henrico CountyThis page 38.1% 136 cases

Chesterfield County 40.6% 478 cases Richmond City 68.3% 146 cases Hanover County 27.4% 129 cases Petersburg 24.3% 115 cases

Statewide average 35.2% all Virginia

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

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

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 95 convicted cases in Henrico County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

0.0%

Received Active Jail

● vs 0.0% statewide

$75

Median Fine

94.7% received a fine

▲ vs $50 statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Henrico 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% 1.8 months

Median 2.6 months

Slowest 25% 3.4 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Public Intoxication Charge

Representation options in Henrico County.

If you cannot afford an attorney for a public intoxication charge, you may qualify for court-appointed counsel or a public defender. How Virginia's indigent-defense system works explains who qualifies and how representation is assigned in Henrico County. Defense attorneys who have appeared on public intoxication cases in Henrico County are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Public Intoxication Cases in Henrico County

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

Mark Button 1 of 291 total Michael Lee 1 of 110 total John Click 1 of 58 total Taylor Stone 1 of 41 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 — Henrico County

6,558 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Henrico 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 Henrico County compare to other Virginia courts?

Henrico County has a 38.1% 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 — Henrico County, Virginia. Based on 136 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/public-intoxication/henrico-county

Other Charges in Henrico County

Larceny / Theft

3,040 cases · 46.4% dismissed

Drug Possession

1,909 cases · 52.1% dismissed

Weapons Offense

1,168 cases · 54.2% dismissed

DUI / DWI

1,001 cases · 13.0% dismissed