§ 46.2-852(a) — Reckless Driving
Court outcome data from 10,162 cases across 125 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 10,162 public court records from 2025, § 46.2-852(a) cases across 125 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 30.8% and an average conviction rate of 66.4%.
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Court Outcome Statistics
Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across Virginia courts (2025) shows:
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,005 | 15.2% | 84.8% | 2.9 months |
| Prince William County | 980 | 31.7% | 68.3% | 3.0 months |
| Henrico County | 656 | 45.6% | 54.4% | 3.3 months |
| Richmond City | 385 | 54.3% | 45.7% | 3.1 months |
| Newport News | 323 | 45.2% | 54.8% | 2.5 months |
| Rockingham County | 316 | 13.9% | 86.1% | 2.4 months |
| Norfolk | 312 | 27.9% | 72.1% | 2.7 months |
| Virginia Beach | 300 | 29.4% | 70.6% | 3.1 months |
| Chesterfield County | 299 | 37.9% | 62.1% | 3.5 months |
| Loudoun County | 255 | 15.3% | 84.7% | 2.7 months |
| Hampton | 179 | 41.2% | 58.8% | 2.3 months |
| Augusta County | 170 | 21.5% | 78.5% | 2.9 months |
| Hanover County | 160 | 22.5% | 77.5% | 2.7 months |
| Frederick County | 159 | 22.3% | 77.7% | 2.2 months |
| Chesapeake | 139 | 31.6% | 68.4% | 2.7 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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