What are the case outcomes for Reckless Driving in Williamsburg?

Based on 169 cases in Williamsburg (2025 public records), 38.5% are dismissed, 54.1% result in a guilty plea, and 7.4% 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 Williamsburg?

The dismissal rate is 38.5%, based on 169 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 Williamsburg?

The median case takes 3.0 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.9 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Reckless Driving in Williamsburg?

The conviction rate for Reckless Driving in Williamsburg is 54.1%, based on 169 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 Williamsburg?

30.2% of Reckless Driving cases in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg?

Reckless Driving cases in Williamsburg are heard in General District Court (169 cases in 2025).

How does Williamsburg compare to other courts for Reckless Driving?

Williamsburg has a 38.5% 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 Williamsburg?

For those convicted of Reckless Driving in Williamsburg, the average sentence recorded is 5.5 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 Williamsburg, VA

Based on 169 public court records from 2025, Reckless Driving cases in Williamsburg General District Court have a 38.5% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 22.5%), a 54.1% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.0 months.

Williamsburg is on Interstate 64. See how Williamsburg compares to other jurisdictions along this corridor.

38.5%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 22.5% statewide

54.1%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 75.8% statewide

3.0 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 169 General District Court cases in Williamsburg were resolved in 2025. This is where most Reckless Driving cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

34.5%

54.1%

Dismissed by judge 4.1% (n=6) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 34.5% (n=51) Guilty Plea 54.1% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 7.4%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 54.1% of 148 resolved cases.

Source: 169 General District Court records, Williamsburg, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Williamsburg compares

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

WilliamsburgThis page 38.5% 169 cases

Virginia Beach 9.9% 3,164 cases Newport News 39.7% 592 cases Suffolk 40.0% 582 cases Hampton 36.1% 557 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 Williamsburg General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 110 convicted cases in Williamsburg General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

2.7%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 4.5% statewide

$200

Median Fine

89.1% received a fine

● vs $200 statewide

11.8%

License Suspended

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 7.1% statewide

9.1%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 5.7% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Williamsburg 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

30.2% of Reckless Driving cases
in Williamsburg are reduced

40 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Reckless Driving Improper Driving

22 cases · 55.0% of reductions

Reckless Driving Defective Speedometer

8 cases · 20.0% of reductions

Reckless Driving Fail To Obey High. Sign Sleep

6 cases · 15.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.9 months

Median 3.0 months

Slowest 25% 4.7 months

Defense Attorneys with Reckless Driving Cases in Williamsburg

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

P Kelley 8 of 99 total Jonathan Gatewood 8 of 64 total Fernando Groene 7 of 182 total P Freeman 5 of 101 total S Roberts 4 of 47 total Stephen Campbell 3 of 99 total Katherine Meixel 2 of 103 total S Campbell 2 of 70 total I Fehrenbach 2 of 43 total W Stanton 2 of 26 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 — Williamsburg

1,025 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Off D Jackson 46.2% 14 cases Tpr B Nicholson 20.0% 15 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 Williamsburg

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?

30.2% of Reckless Driving cases in Williamsburg were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Improper Driving (22 cases), followed by Defective Speedometer (8 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 Williamsburg compare to other Virginia courts?

Williamsburg has a 38.5% 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 — Williamsburg, Virginia. Based on 169 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/reckless-driving/williamsburg

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Reckless Driving in Williamsburg

Case Outcomes — General District Court

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Charge Reductions

Case Duration

Defense Attorneys with Reckless Driving Cases in Williamsburg

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Williamsburg

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Common Questions

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