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

Based on 167 cases in Henry County (2025 public records), 8.8% are dismissed, 86.7% result in conviction, and 4.4% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 8.8%, based on 167 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 Henry County?

The median case takes 1.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.0 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 Henry County?

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Henry County is 86.7%, based on 167 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 Henry 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 Henry County?

Public Intoxication cases in Henry County are heard in General District Court (167 cases in 2025).

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

Henry County has a 8.8% 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 Henry County?

For those convicted of Public Intoxication in Henry County, the average sentence recorded is 1.0 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Public Intoxication in Henry County, VA

Based on 167 public court records from 2025, Public Intoxication cases in Henry County General District Court have a 8.8% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 35.2%), a 86.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.5 months.

Key takeaways

8.8% of Public Intoxication cases in Henry County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 167 public court records (Virginia average: 35.2%).
86.7% resulted in conviction; 4.4% ended in acquittal.
The median case resolved in 1.5 months; the slowest quarter took 2.4 months or more.

8.8%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 35.2% statewide

86.7%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 62.9% statewide

1.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 167 General District Court cases in Henry County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Public Intoxication cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

86.7%

Dismissed by judge 1.8% (n=2) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 7.1% (n=8) Convicted 86.7% (n=98) Acquitted 4.4%

Largest outcomeConvicted — 86.7% of 113 resolved cases.

Source: 167 General District Court records, Henry County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Henry County compares

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

Henry CountyThis page 8.8% 167 cases

Danville 12.4% 287 cases Martinsville 7.2% 112 cases Halifax County 22.2% 81 cases Mecklenburg County 37.0% 59 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 Henry County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 121 convicted cases in Henry County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

0.0%

Received Active Jail

● vs 0.0% statewide

$25

Median Fine

97.5% received a fine

▼ vs $50 statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Henry 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% 1.0 months

Median 1.5 months

Slowest 25% 2.4 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Public Intoxication Charge

Representation options in Henry 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 Henry County. Defense attorneys who have appeared on public intoxication cases in Henry County are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Public Intoxication Cases in Henry County

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

Perry Harrold 6 of 185 total John Swezey 1 of 30 total Micheal Nicholas 1 of 23 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 — Henry County

2,144 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Henry 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 Henry County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Dep D L Fitzgerald 21.4% 16 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 Henry 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 Henry County compare to other Virginia courts?

Henry County has a 8.8% 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 — Henry County, Virginia. Based on 167 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/public-intoxication/henry-county

Other Charges in Henry County

Driving Suspended

338 cases · 26.5% dismissed

Failure to Appear

275 cases · 43.2% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

264 cases · 20.3% dismissed

Reckless Driving

238 cases · 20.0% dismissed