What are the case outcomes for Public Intoxication in Prince Edward County?

Based on 56 cases in Prince Edward County (2025 public records), 26.8% are dismissed, 65.9% result in a guilty plea, and 7.3% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.4 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Public Intoxication in Prince Edward County?

The dismissal rate is 26.8%, based on 56 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 Prince Edward County?

The median case takes 1.4 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 28 days, while the slowest 25% take 1.9 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Prince Edward County?

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Prince Edward County is 65.9%, based on 56 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 Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County?

Public Intoxication cases in Prince Edward County are heard in General District Court (56 cases in 2025).

How does Prince Edward County compare to other courts for Public Intoxication?

Prince Edward County has a 26.8% 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 Prince Edward County?

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

Public Intoxication in Prince Edward County, VA

Based on 56 public court records from 2025, Public Intoxication cases in Prince Edward County General District Court have a 26.8% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 34.6%), a 65.9% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.4 months.

26.8%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 34.6% statewide

65.9%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 63.5% statewide

1.4 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 56 General District Court cases in Prince Edward County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Public Intoxication cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

22.0%

65.9%

Dismissed by judge 4.9% (n=2) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 22.0% (n=9) Guilty Plea 65.9% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 7.3%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 65.9% of 41 resolved cases.

Source: 56 General District Court records, Prince Edward County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Prince Edward County compares

Dismissal rates for Public Intoxication in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the next four jurisdictions statewide by case volume.

Prince Edward CountyThis page 26.8% 56 cases

Fairfax County 39.9% 1,785 cases Prince William County 32.0% 1,290 cases Arlington County 48.3% 936 cases Loudoun County 46.6% 605 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 Prince Edward County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 30 convicted cases in Prince Edward County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

0.0%

Received Active Jail

● vs 0.0% statewide

$25

Median Fine

100.0% received a fine

▼ vs $50 statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Prince Edward 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% 28 days

Median 1.4 months

Slowest 25% 1.9 months

Defense Attorneys with Public Intoxication Cases in Prince Edward County

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

Bobby Snoddy 2 of 21 total Bradley Foster 1 of 71 total David Gates 1 of 34 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 — Prince Edward County

718 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County compare to other Virginia courts?

Prince Edward County has a 26.8% 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 — Prince Edward County, Virginia. Based on 56 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/public-intoxication/prince-edward-county

Other Charges in Prince Edward County

Driving Suspended

141 cases · 4.5% dismissed

Failure to Appear

135 cases · 59.7% dismissed

Reckless Driving

98 cases · 14.3% dismissed

DUI / DWI

95 cases · 15.6% dismissed