Public Intoxication in Williamsburg, VA — 43.7% Dismissal Rate

Q: What are the case outcomes for Public Intoxication in Williamsburg?

Based on 316 cases in Williamsburg (2023-2024 public records), 43.7% are dismissed, 54.3% result in a guilty plea, and 1.6% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.8 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Public Intoxication in Williamsburg?

The dismissal rate is 43.7%, based on 316 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi.

Q: How long does a Public Intoxication case take in Williamsburg?

The median case takes 1.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.0 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

Public intoxication cases in Williamsburg are dismissed at significantly higher rates than statewide averages, with a 43.7% dismissal rate compared to Virginia's 33.6% statewide average—a gap of 10 percentage points. The conviction rate of 54.7% remains substantial, but Williamsburg's elevated dismissal rate suggests that local prosecutors or courts treat these cases more leniently than the state norm. The extremely low acquittal rate of 1.6% indicates that cases rarely proceed to trial; most either resolve through dismissal or conviction rather than courtroom judgment.

Most defendants resolve their cases through plea agreements, with 54.3% pleading guilty or no contest. Cases move through the Williamsburg court system at a moderate pace, with a median disposition time of 55 days. The middle 50% of cases finish between 34 and 91 days, showing substantial variation in how quickly individual cases close. Average fines of about $70 suggest these are typically misdemeanor-level charges with minimal financial penalties for those convicted.

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43.7%

Dismissal Rate

Statewide avg: 36.4%

54.7%

Conviction Rate

Statewide avg: 61.9%

1.8 months

Median Duration

Case Outcomes

How 316 cases were resolved — dismissed means the case was dropped by the court or prosecutor.

43.7%

54.3%

Dismissed 43.7% Guilty Plea 54.3% Found Guilty 0.4% Acquitted 1.6%

Source: 316 public court records, Williamsburg Courts, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Case Duration

Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.

Fastest 25% 1.1 months

Median 1.8 months

Slowest 25% 3.0 months

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Public Intoxication arrests in Williamsburg are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Officer	Cases	Dismissal Rate
Off J Burns	14	66.7%
Off A Horner	13	54.5%
Off S P Roberts	21	52.9%
Off C Owens	11	50.0%
Off Aw Schultz	10	50.0%

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.

Based on 316 cases in Williamsburg, 43.7% are dismissed, 54.3% result in a guilty plea, and 1.6% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.8 months from filing to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Public Intoxication in Williamsburg is 43.7%, based on 316 cases from 2023–2024 public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and nolle prosequi (dropped by the prosecutor).

The median Public Intoxication case in Williamsburg takes 1.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.0 months or longer. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

For those convicted of Public Intoxication in Williamsburg, the average fine is $70. Actual penalties depend on the circumstances of each case, prior record, and other factors.

The conviction rate for Public Intoxication in Williamsburg is 54.7%, based on 316 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

Williamsburg has a 43.7% dismissal rate for Public Intoxication cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across Virginia courts. View our Public Intoxication overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all jurisdictions.

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

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 316 cases analyzed for Public Intoxication in Williamsburg. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com