What are the case outcomes for Public Intoxication in New Kent County?

Based on 26 cases in New Kent County (2025 public records), 30.0% are dismissed, 70.0% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Public Intoxication in New Kent County?

The dismissal rate is 30.0%, based on 26 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 New Kent County?

The median case takes 1.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 29 days, while the slowest 25% take 2.5 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Public Intoxication in New Kent County?

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in New Kent County is 70.0%, based on 26 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 New Kent 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 New Kent County?

Public Intoxication cases in New Kent County are heard in General District Court (26 cases in 2025).

How does New Kent County compare to other courts for Public Intoxication?

New Kent County has a 30.0% 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 New Kent County?

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

Public Intoxication in New Kent County, VA

Based on 26 public court records from 2025, Public Intoxication cases in New Kent County General District Court have a 30.0% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 34.6%), a 70.0% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.6 months.

30.0%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 34.6% statewide

70.0%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 63.5% statewide

1.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 26 General District Court cases in New Kent County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Public Intoxication cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

15.0%

70.0%

Dismissed by judge 15.0% (n=3) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 15.0% (n=3) Guilty Plea 70.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 70.0% of 20 resolved cases.

Source: 26 General District Court records, New Kent County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How New Kent County compares

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

New Kent CountyThis page 30.0% 26 cases

Chesterfield County 40.6% 422 cases Richmond City 66.9% 140 cases Henrico County 38.7% 130 cases Hanover County 24.1% 122 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 New Kent 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% 29 days

Median 1.6 months

Slowest 25% 2.5 months

Defense Attorneys with Public Intoxication Cases in New Kent County

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

Scott Cardani 1 of 22 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

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Commonwealth's Attorney Office — New Kent County

822 circuit court filings prosecuted by the New Kent 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 New Kent County compare to other Virginia courts?

New Kent County has a 30.0% 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 — New Kent County, Virginia. Based on 26 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/public-intoxication/new-kent-county

Other Charges in New Kent County

DUI / DWI

209 cases · 28.8% dismissed

Reckless Driving

111 cases · 33.0% dismissed

Drug Possession

106 cases · 72.6% dismissed

Driving Suspended

104 cases · 25.5% dismissed