Public Intoxication in Lee County, VA — 20.2% Dismissal Rate

Q: What are the case outcomes for Public Intoxication in Lee County?

Based on 275 cases in Lee County (2023-2024 public records), 20.2% are dismissed, 79.3% result in a guilty plea, and 0.5% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.7 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Public Intoxication in Lee County?

The dismissal rate is 20.2%, based on 275 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi.

Q: How long does a Public Intoxication case take in Lee County?

The median case takes 1.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.2 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

Public intoxication cases in Lee County result in conviction far more often than across Virginia as a whole. Of 275 cases handled in Lee County, 79.3% ended in conviction compared to a statewide conviction rate substantially lower (given the statewide dismissal rate of 33.6%). Lee County's dismissal rate of 20.2% sits 13.4 percentage points below the state average, indicating this jurisdiction pursues these charges more aggressively or that defendants here face steeper obstacles to dismissal. The rarity of acquittals at 0.5% suggests cases rarely proceed to trial.

Nearly four in five defendants pleaded guilty rather than contest the charge. The median time from filing to case resolution was 50 days, with half of cases resolving between 37 and 96 days. This relatively quick disposition reflects the straightforward nature of most public intoxication cases. The average fine of approximately $28 indicates these charges, while frequently resulting in conviction, typically carry modest financial penalties in Lee County.

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20.2%

Dismissal Rate

Statewide avg: 36.4%

79.3%

Conviction Rate

Statewide avg: 61.9%

1.7 months

Median Duration

Case Outcomes

How 275 cases were resolved — dismissed means the case was dropped by the court or prosecutor.

20.2%

79.3%

Dismissed 20.2% Guilty Plea 79.3% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.5%

Source: 275 public court records, Lee County Courts, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Case Duration

Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.

Fastest 25% 1.2 months

Median 1.7 months

Slowest 25% 3.2 months

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Public Intoxication arrests in Lee County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Officer	Cases	Dismissal Rate
Aaron Begley	11	44.4%
Ty Taylor	12	25.0%
William Thornton	14	22.2%
Chris Hill	15	18.2%
Boyd Parks	17	15.4%

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.

Based on 275 cases in Lee County, 20.2% are dismissed, 79.3% result in a guilty plea, and 0.5% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.7 months from filing to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Public Intoxication in Lee County is 20.2%, based on 275 cases from 2023–2024 public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and nolle prosequi (dropped by the prosecutor).

The median Public Intoxication case in Lee County takes 1.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.2 months or longer. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

For those convicted of Public Intoxication in Lee County, the average fine is $28. Actual penalties depend on the circumstances of each case, prior record, and other factors.

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Lee County is 79.3%, based on 275 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

Lee County has a 20.2% dismissal rate for Public Intoxication cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across Virginia courts. View our Public Intoxication overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all jurisdictions.

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

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 275 cases analyzed for Public Intoxication in Lee County. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com