What are the case outcomes for Reckless Driving in Prince Edward County?

Based on 98 cases in Prince Edward County (2025 public records), 14.3% are dismissed, 70.3% result in a guilty plea, and 15.4% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Reckless Driving in Prince Edward County?

The dismissal rate is 14.3%, based on 98 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 Prince Edward County?

The median case takes 3.0 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.4 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 Prince Edward County?

The conviction rate for Reckless Driving in Prince Edward County is 70.3%, based on 98 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 Prince Edward County?

28.6% of Reckless Driving cases in Prince Edward County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Defective Equipment Generally.

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

Reckless Driving cases in Prince Edward County are heard in General District Court (98 cases in 2025).

How does Prince Edward County compare to other courts for Reckless Driving?

Prince Edward County has a 14.3% 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 Prince Edward County?

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

Reckless Driving in Prince Edward County, VA

Based on 98 public court records from 2025, Reckless Driving cases in Prince Edward County General District Court have a 14.3% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 22.5%), a 70.3% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.0 months.

14.3%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 22.5% statewide

70.3%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 75.8% statewide

3.0 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 98 General District Court cases in Prince Edward County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Reckless Driving cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

70.3%

15.4%

Dismissed by judge 9.9% (n=9) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 4.4% (n=4) Guilty Plea 70.3% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 15.4%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 70.3% of 91 resolved cases.

Source: 98 General District Court records, Prince Edward County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Prince Edward County compares

Dismissal rates for Reckless Driving in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the next four jurisdictions statewide by case volume.

Prince Edward CountyThis page 14.3% 98 cases

Virginia Beach 9.9% 3,164 cases Brunswick County 1.0% 1,901 cases Loudoun County 6.5% 1,691 cases Richmond City 60.2% 1,690 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 Prince Edward County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 68 convicted cases in Prince Edward County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

0.0%

Received Active Jail

▼ vs 4.5% statewide

$100

Median Fine

97.1% received a fine

▼ vs $200 statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Prince Edward 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

28.6% of Reckless Driving cases
in Prince Edward County are reduced

28 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Reckless Driving Defective Equipment Generally

20 cases · 71.4% of reductions

Reckless Driving Improper Driving

6 cases · 21.4% of reductions

Reckless Driving 34/25 Speed

1 cases · 3.6% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.4 months

Median 3.0 months

Slowest 25% 4.9 months

Defense Attorneys with Reckless Driving Cases in Prince Edward County

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

Kevin Bailey 11 of 315 total Marisa Robinson 5 of 235 total Bradley Foster 3 of 71 total David Gates 3 of 34 total Matt Friedman 1 of 73 total John Marsden 1 of 36 total Matthew Friedman 1 of 35 total Mike Hallahan 1 of 35 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 — Prince Edward County

718 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

M; Vsp Ollie 7.7% 13 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 Prince Edward 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?

28.6% of Reckless Driving cases in Prince Edward County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Defective Equipment Generally (20 cases), followed by Improper Driving (6 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 Prince Edward County compare to other Virginia courts?

Prince Edward County has a 14.3% 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 — Prince Edward County, Virginia. Based on 98 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/reckless-driving/prince-edward-county

Other Charges in Prince Edward County

Driving Suspended

141 cases · 4.5% dismissed

Failure to Appear

135 cases · 59.7% dismissed

DUI / DWI

95 cases · 15.6% dismissed

Weapons Offense

92 cases · 44.0% dismissed