What are the case outcomes for Public Intoxication in Scott County?

Based on 72 cases in Scott County (2025 public records), 11.5% are dismissed, 86.5% result in conviction, and 1.9% 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 Scott County?

The dismissal rate is 11.5%, based on 72 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 Scott County?

The median case takes 1.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.0 months, 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 Scott County?

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Scott County is 86.5%, based on 72 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 Scott 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 Scott County?

Public Intoxication cases in Scott County are heard in General District Court (72 cases in 2025).

How does Scott County compare to other courts for Public Intoxication?

Scott County has a 11.5% 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 Scott County?

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

Public Intoxication in Scott County, VA

Based on 72 public court records from 2025, Public Intoxication cases in Scott County General District Court have a 11.5% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 35.2%), a 86.5% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.6 months.

Key takeaways

11.5% of Public Intoxication cases in Scott County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 72 public court records (Virginia average: 35.2%).
86.5% resulted in conviction; 1.9% ended in acquittal.
The median case resolved in 1.6 months; the slowest quarter took 2.5 months or more.

11.5%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 35.2% statewide

86.5%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 62.9% statewide

1.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 72 General District Court cases in Scott County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Public Intoxication cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

86.5%

Dismissed by judge 3.8% (n=2) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 7.7% (n=4) Convicted 86.5% (n=45) Acquitted 1.9%

Largest outcomeConvicted — 86.5% of 52 resolved cases.

Source: 72 General District Court records, Scott County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Scott County compares

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

Scott CountyThis page 11.5% 72 cases

Wise County 20.4% 271 cases Bristol 25.5% 247 cases Wythe County 26.8% 209 cases Washington County 31.1% 175 cases

Statewide average 35.2% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Scott County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 54 convicted cases in Scott County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

0.0%

Received Active Jail

● vs 0.0% statewide

$25

Median Fine

98.1% received a fine

▼ vs $50 statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Scott 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% 1.0 months

Median 1.6 months

Slowest 25% 2.5 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Public Intoxication Charge

Representation options in Scott County.

If you cannot afford an attorney for a public intoxication charge, you may qualify for court-appointed counsel or a public defender. How Virginia's indigent-defense system works explains who qualifies and how representation is assigned in Scott County. Defense attorneys who have appeared on public intoxication cases in Scott County are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Public Intoxication Cases in Scott County

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

Daniel Murphy 2 of 133 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 — Scott County

1,790 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Scott County 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 Scott County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

J Coalson 12.5% 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 Scott County

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 Scott County compare to other Virginia courts?

Scott County has a 11.5% 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 — Scott County, Virginia. Based on 72 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/public-intoxication/scott-county

Other Charges in Scott County

Drug Possession

174 cases · 27.4% dismissed

Reckless Driving

139 cases · 29.2% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

116 cases · 42.0% dismissed

Driving Suspended

110 cases · 15.6% dismissed