§ 18.2-266(a) — DUI / DWI
Court outcome data from 16,413 cases across 125 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 16,413 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-266(a) were dismissed or dropped in 10.5% of cases and resulted in conviction in 87.7%, across 125 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 16,413 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-266(a) cases across 125 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 10.5% and an average conviction rate of 87.7%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 125 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,691 | 13.9% | 86.1% | 4.5 months |
| Virginia Beach | 1,088 | 4.2% | 95.8% | 4.0 months |
| Prince William County | 928 | 21.9% | 78.1% | 5.1 months |
| Chesterfield County | 806 | 9.2% | 90.8% | 3.7 months |
| Loudoun County | 576 | 11.3% | 88.7% | 1.2 years |
| Henrico County | 540 | 5.4% | 94.6% | 3.7 months |
| Newport News | 465 | 21.5% | 78.5% | 4.5 months |
| Arlington County | 465 | 11.6% | 88.4% | 5.1 months |
| Stafford County | 433 | 12.2% | 87.8% | 3.8 months |
| Chesapeake | 383 | 9.5% | 90.5% | 5.0 months |
| Norfolk | 348 | 9.9% | 90.1% | 4.7 months |
| Montgomery County | 345 | 7.9% | 92.1% | 3.3 months |
| Rockingham County | 313 | 3.5% | 96.5% | 3.8 months |
| Richmond City | 289 | 10.4% | 89.6% | 3.1 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 274 | 8.9% | 91.1% | 3.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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