§ 18.2-272 — Driving Suspended
Court outcome data from 2,746 cases across 122 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 2,746 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-272, 2,162 reached an outcome — 32.1% were dismissed or dropped and 66.5% resulted in conviction, across 122 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 2,746 § 18.2-272 cases filed in 2025 across 122 Virginia jurisdictions, 2,162 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 32.1% and an average conviction rate of 66.5%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 122 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William County | 117 | 51.1% | 48.9% | 4.5 months |
| Newport News | 114 | 51.0% | 49.0% | 4.2 months |
| Stafford County | 108 | 36.6% | 63.4% | 3.1 months |
| Norfolk | 104 | 44.9% | 55.1% | 4.9 months |
| Henrico County | 96 | 20.3% | 79.7% | 3.2 months |
| Virginia Beach | 92 | 30.3% | 69.7% | 4.1 months |
| Fairfax County | 92 | 51.3% | 48.7% | 4.4 months |
| Hanover County | 83 | 21.5% | 78.5% | 3.5 months |
| Lynchburg | 78 | 20.6% | 79.4% | 3.5 months |
| Chesterfield County | 70 | 38.2% | 61.8% | 3.9 months |
| Chesapeake | 63 | 27.3% | 72.7% | 4.2 months |
| Fredericksburg | 53 | 17.1% | 82.9% | 2.8 months |
| Richmond City | 49 | 42.9% | 57.1% | 3.8 months |
| Culpeper County | 49 | 17.1% | 82.9% | 2.8 months |
| Loudoun County | 45 | 53.8% | 46.2% | 3.8 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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