§ 18.2-272(a) — Driving Suspended
Court outcome data from 413 cases across 80 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 413 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-272(a), 357 reached an outcome — 21.0% were dismissed or dropped and 77.3% resulted in conviction, across 80 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 413 § 18.2-272(a) cases filed in 2025 across 80 Virginia jurisdictions, 357 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 21.0% and an average conviction rate of 77.3%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 80 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 29 | 28.6% | 71.4% | 3.7 months |
| Montgomery County | 23 | 23.5% | 76.5% | 4.4 months |
| Washington County | 20 | 21.4% | 78.6% | 6.5 months |
| Fairfax County | 19 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 7.9 months |
| Chesterfield County | 18 | 26.7% | 73.3% | 4.9 months |
| Arlington County | 17 | 42.9% | 57.1% | 3.7 months |
| Roanoke City | 16 | 7.1% | 92.9% | 4.2 months |
| Portsmouth | 12 | 55.6% | 44.4% | 4.0 months |
| Henrico County | 11 | 9.1% | 90.9% | 5.5 months |
| Hampton | 11 | 27.3% | 72.7% | 4.6 months |
| Tazewell County | 10 | 11.1% | 88.9% | 5.2 months |
| Lee County | 10 | 20.0% | 80.0% | 3.7 months |
| Culpeper County | 10 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 4.2 months |
| Suffolk | 9 | 42.9% | 57.1% | 3.2 months |
| Prince William County | 8 | 14.3% | 85.7% | 7.4 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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