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18.2-388 — Public Intoxication

Court outcome data from 42,880 cases across 110 jurisdictions · 2023–2024

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According to 42,880 public court records from 2023–2024, cases related to 18.2-388 — Public Intoxication across 110 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 36.4% and an average conviction rate of 61.9%.

About This Statute

Section 18.2-388 addresses being intoxicated in public in Virginia. Public intoxication is a Class 4 misdemeanor, the lowest level criminal offense, carrying a fine of up to $250 with no jail time. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the Virginia Legislative Information System or a licensed Virginia attorney.

Court Outcome Statistics

Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across Virginia courts (2023–2024) shows:

42,880
Total Cases
36.4%
Avg Dismissal Rate
61.9%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Fairfax County 5,442 36.6% 62.3% 2.4 months
Prince William County 3,198 41.7% 56.9% 2.3 months
Arlington County 1,876 49.8% 49.0% 1.6 months
Loudoun County 1,514 38.2% 59.9% 2.1 months
Rockingham County 1,392 47.4% 51.6% 1.9 months
Montgomery County 1,285 60.4% 38.6% 4.0 months
Chesterfield County 1,183 36.5% 61.8% 2.0 months
Newport News 998 42.7% 53.2% 1.2 months
Norfolk 986 27.5% 68.9% 1.6 months
Roanoke City 939 43.0% 56.5% 1.3 months
Winchester 904 30.5% 69.5% 1.6 months
Lynchburg 902 24.8% 73.3% 1.5 months
Stafford County 849 43.6% 54.4% 1.7 months
Hampton 847 27.8% 67.9% 1.6 months
Virginia Beach 800 27.4% 71.1% 2.1 months

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Common Questions

Based on 42,880 cases from 2023–2024, charges related to 18.2-388 — Public Intoxication have an average dismissal rate of 36.4% and a conviction rate of 61.9% across 110 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
42,880 cases related to 18.2-388 — Public Intoxication were filed across 110 Virginia jurisdictions in 2023–2024. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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