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

Based on 495 cases in Roanoke City (2025 public records), 39.9% are dismissed, 59.4% result in a guilty plea, and 0.7% 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 Roanoke City?

The dismissal rate is 39.9%, based on 495 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 Roanoke City?

The median case takes 1.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 29 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 Roanoke City?

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Roanoke City is 59.4%, based on 495 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke City?

Public Intoxication cases in Roanoke City are heard in General District Court (495 cases in 2025).

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

Roanoke City has a 39.9% 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 Roanoke City?

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

Public Intoxication in Roanoke City, VA

Based on 495 public court records from 2025, Public Intoxication cases in Roanoke City General District Court have a 39.9% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 34.6%), a 59.4% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.3 months.

39.9%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 34.6% statewide

59.4%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 63.5% statewide

1.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 495 General District Court cases in Roanoke City were resolved in 2025. This is where most Public Intoxication cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

33.8%

59.4%

Dismissed by judge 6.1% (n=26) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 33.8% (n=144) Guilty Plea 59.4% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.7%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 59.4% of 426 resolved cases.

Source: 495 General District Court records, Roanoke City, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Roanoke City compares

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

Roanoke CityThis page 39.9% 495 cases

Montgomery County 40.9% 483 cases Pulaski County 23.0% 171 cases Franklin County 36.4% 167 cases Roanoke County 30.7% 155 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 Roanoke City General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 262 convicted cases in Roanoke City General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

0.0%

Received Active Jail

● vs 0.0% statewide

$25

Median Fine

98.5% received a fine

▼ vs $50 statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Roanoke 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% 29 days

Median 1.3 months

Slowest 25% 1.9 months

Defense Attorneys with Public Intoxication Cases in Roanoke City

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

Neil Horn 1 of 58 total John A Pierce 1 of 25 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 — Roanoke City

2,086 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Roanoke City 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 Roanoke City are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

J M Jones 75.0% 11 cases A L Longenecker 62.5% 10 cases M A Ruiz 50.0% 20 cases H T Holliday 44.0% 27 cases M D Roach 40.0% 10 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 Roanoke City

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 Roanoke City compare to other Virginia courts?

Roanoke City has a 39.9% 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 — Roanoke City, Virginia. Based on 495 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/public-intoxication/roanoke-city

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