What are the case outcomes for Reckless Driving in Greene County?

Based on 126 cases in Greene County (2025 public records), 12.5% are dismissed, 85.7% result in a guilty plea, and 1.8% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.7 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Reckless Driving in Greene County?

The dismissal rate is 12.5%, based on 126 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Reckless Driving case take in Greene County?

The median case takes 2.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.9 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Reckless Driving in Greene County?

The conviction rate for Reckless Driving in Greene County is 85.7%, based on 126 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 Reckless Driving in Greene County?

36.5% of Reckless Driving cases in Greene County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Improper Driving.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Reckless Driving in Greene County?

Reckless Driving cases in Greene County are heard in General District Court (126 cases in 2025).

How does Greene County compare to other courts for Reckless Driving?

Greene County has a 12.5% dismissal rate for Reckless Driving. Visit the Reckless Driving overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Reckless Driving in Greene County?

For those convicted of Reckless Driving in Greene County, the average sentence recorded is 2.0 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Reckless Driving in Greene County, VA

Based on 126 public court records from 2025, Reckless Driving cases in Greene County General District Court have a 12.5% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 22.5%), a 85.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.7 months.

12.5%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 22.5% statewide

85.7%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 75.8% statewide

2.7 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 126 General District Court cases in Greene County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Reckless Driving cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

85.7%

Dismissed by judge 8.9% (n=10) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 3.6% (n=4) Guilty Plea 85.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 1.8%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 85.7% of 112 resolved cases.

Source: 126 General District Court records, Greene County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Greene County compares

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

Greene CountyThis page 12.5% 126 cases

Albemarle County 18.5% 601 cases Orange County 8.9% 307 cases Lynchburg 19.9% 232 cases Amherst County 7.8% 207 cases

Statewide average 22.5% all Virginia

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

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

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 109 convicted cases in Greene County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

9.2%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 4.5% statewide

$138

Median Fine

89.9% received a fine

▼ vs $200 statewide

3.7%

License Suspended

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 7.1% statewide

1.8%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 5.7% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Greene County General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

36.5% of Reckless Driving cases
in Greene County are reduced

25 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Reckless Driving Improper Driving

17 cases · 68.0% of reductions

Reckless Driving 54/45 Sp

2 cases · 8.0% of reductions

Reckless Driving 64/45 Sp

2 cases · 8.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.5 months

Median 2.7 months

Slowest 25% 4.9 months

Defense Attorneys with Reckless Driving Cases in Greene County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Greene County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Reckless Driving cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Carlos Moreno 18 of 392 total Michael A La Fratta 15 of 54 total George M; Jr Coles 7 of 46 total A Martin 3 of 38 total T Wilson 2 of 83 total C Moreno 2 of 46 total C Van Clief 1 of 49 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 — Greene County

379 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Greene 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 Reckless Driving arrests in Greene County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

N P Henderson 33.3% 16 cases J Sexton 30.0% 11 cases J Bridgwater 12.5% 16 cases C M Dotts 0.0% 24 cases T E Pittman 0.0% 11 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Reckless Driving dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Greene 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.

Can a Reckless Driving charge be reduced to something lesser?

36.5% of Reckless Driving cases in Greene County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Improper Driving (17 cases), followed by 54/45 Sp (2 cases). Whether a reduction is available depends on the specifics of the case and is typically negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.

How does Greene County compare to other Virginia courts?

Greene County has a 12.5% dismissal rate for Reckless Driving cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Reckless Driving 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). Reckless Driving Outcomes — Greene County, Virginia. Based on 126 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/reckless-driving/greene-county

Other Charges in Greene County

DUI / DWI

56 cases · 12.8% dismissed

Driving Suspended

55 cases · 25.5% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

46 cases · 31.3% dismissed

Assault & Battery

33 cases · 70.0% dismissed

Reckless Driving in Greene County

Case Outcomes — General District Court

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Charge Reductions

Case Duration

Defense Attorneys with Reckless Driving Cases in Greene County

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Greene County

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Common Questions

Other Charges in Greene County

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