What are the case outcomes for Public Intoxication in Virginia Beach?

Based on 371 cases in Virginia Beach (2025 public records), 24.6% are dismissed, 75.0% result in a guilty plea, and 0.4% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.8 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Public Intoxication in Virginia Beach?

The dismissal rate is 24.6%, based on 371 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 Virginia Beach?

The median case takes 1.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Virginia Beach?

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Virginia Beach is 75.0%, based on 371 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 Virginia Beach?

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 Virginia Beach?

Public Intoxication cases in Virginia Beach are heard in General District Court (371 cases in 2025).

How does Virginia Beach compare to other courts for Public Intoxication?

Virginia Beach has a 24.6% 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 Virginia Beach?

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

Public Intoxication in Virginia Beach, VA

Based on 371 public court records from 2025, Public Intoxication cases in Virginia Beach General District Court have a 24.6% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 34.6%), a 75.0% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.8 months.

24.6%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 34.6% statewide

75.0%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 63.5% statewide

1.8 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 371 General District Court cases in Virginia Beach were resolved in 2025. This is where most Public Intoxication cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

19.4%

75.0%

Dismissed by judge 19.4% (n=52) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 5.2% (n=14) Guilty Plea 75.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.4%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 75.0% of 268 resolved cases.

Source: 371 General District Court records, Virginia Beach, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Virginia Beach compares

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

Virginia BeachThis page 24.6% 371 cases

Newport News 43.9% 525 cases Norfolk 39.0% 407 cases Hampton 29.5% 365 cases Chesapeake 31.8% 268 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 Virginia Beach General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 270 convicted cases in Virginia Beach General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

0.0%

Received Active Jail

● vs 0.0% statewide

$100

Median Fine

91.5% received a fine

▲ vs $50 statewide

0.7%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

● vs 0.2% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Virginia Beach 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% 1.2 months

Median 1.8 months

Slowest 25% 3.3 months

Defense Attorneys with Public Intoxication Cases in Virginia Beach

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

Daniel J Miller 4 of 108 total Stephen Pfeiffer 3 of 870 total D Miller 3 of 106 total Matthew J Barbero 3 of 48 total Jerrell R Johnson 2 of 87 total Matthew Barbero 2 of 70 total J Johnson 1 of 194 total Katherine Coltrain 1 of 100 total M Robusto 1 of 89 total Brian M Latuga 1 of 60 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 — Virginia Beach

7,065 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

M U Marchione 40.0% 11 cases L M Rambo 25.0% 11 cases K L Viennas 22.2% 14 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 Virginia Beach

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 Virginia Beach compare to other Virginia courts?

Virginia Beach has a 24.6% 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 — Virginia Beach, Virginia. Based on 371 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/public-intoxication/virginia-beach

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