§ 46.2-852(a) — Reckless Driving
Court outcome data from 11,463 cases across 125 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 11,463 public court records from 2025, charges under § 46.2-852(a) were dismissed or dropped in 30.6% of cases and resulted in conviction in 66.6%, across 125 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 11,463 public court records from 2025, § 46.2-852(a) cases across 125 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 30.6% and an average conviction rate of 66.6%.
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 | 1,152 | 16.2% | 83.8% | 3.0 months |
| Prince William County | 1,136 | 31.5% | 68.5% | 3.1 months |
| Henrico County | 816 | 46.9% | 53.1% | 3.4 months |
| Richmond City | 432 | 52.8% | 47.2% | 3.1 months |
| Rockingham County | 362 | 14.0% | 86.0% | 2.5 months |
| Newport News | 360 | 43.6% | 56.4% | 2.6 months |
| Virginia Beach | 342 | 28.8% | 71.2% | 3.1 months |
| Chesterfield County | 334 | 37.2% | 62.8% | 3.4 months |
| Norfolk | 328 | 27.4% | 72.6% | 2.8 months |
| Loudoun County | 292 | 16.4% | 83.6% | 2.7 months |
| Hampton | 202 | 42.3% | 57.7% | 2.5 months |
| Frederick County | 188 | 20.2% | 79.8% | 2.4 months |
| Augusta County | 185 | 22.4% | 77.6% | 2.9 months |
| Hanover County | 178 | 25.2% | 74.8% | 2.7 months |
| Chesapeake | 161 | 30.2% | 69.8% | 2.7 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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