What are the case outcomes for Public Intoxication in Richmond City?

Based on 140 cases in Richmond City (2025 public records), 66.9% are dismissed, 31.4% result in a guilty plea, and 1.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.3 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Public Intoxication in Richmond City?

The dismissal rate is 66.9%, based on 140 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 Richmond City?

The median case takes 1.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 20 days, while the slowest 25% take 3.1 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Richmond City?

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Richmond City is 31.4%, based on 140 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 Richmond City?

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 Richmond City?

Public Intoxication cases in Richmond City are heard in General District Court (140 cases in 2025).

How does Richmond City compare to other courts for Public Intoxication?

Richmond City has a 66.9% 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 Richmond City?

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

Public Intoxication in Richmond City, VA

Based on 140 public court records from 2025, Public Intoxication cases in Richmond City General District Court have a 66.9% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 34.6%), a 31.4% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.3 months.

66.9%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 34.6% statewide

31.4%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 63.5% statewide

1.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 140 General District Court cases in Richmond City were resolved in 2025. This is where most Public Intoxication cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

37.3%

29.7%

31.4%

Dismissed by judge 37.3% (n=44) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 29.7% (n=35) Guilty Plea 31.4% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 1.7%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 37.3% of 118 resolved cases.

Source: 140 General District Court records, Richmond City, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Richmond City compares

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

Richmond CityThis page 66.9% 140 cases

Chesterfield County 40.6% 422 cases Henrico County 38.7% 130 cases Hanover County 24.1% 122 cases Petersburg 24.7% 111 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 Richmond City General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 40 convicted cases in Richmond City General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

0.0%

Received Active Jail

● vs 0.0% statewide

$25

Median Fine

92.5% received a fine

▼ vs $50 statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Richmond City 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% 20 days

Median 1.3 months

Slowest 25% 3.1 months

Defense Attorneys with Public Intoxication Cases in Richmond City

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

Weiland Button 1 of 96 total William Smith 1 of 79 total Pete Johnson 1 of 67 total J Stock 1 of 35 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 — Richmond City

3,963 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Richmond City 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 Richmond City compare to other Virginia courts?

Richmond City has a 66.9% 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 — Richmond City, Virginia. Based on 140 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/public-intoxication/richmond-city

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