§ 46.2-853(a) — Reckless Driving
Court outcome data from 7,041 cases across 125 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 7,041 public court records from 2025, § 46.2-853(a) cases across 125 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 35.3% and an average conviction rate of 59.4%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 125 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
7,041
Total Cases
35.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
59.4%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield County | 413 | 38.8% | 61.3% | 2.5 months |
| Roanoke City | 284 | 35.4% | 64.6% | 1.8 months |
| Richmond City | 264 | 48.5% | 51.5% | 2.6 months |
| Prince William County | 229 | 34.4% | 65.6% | 2.8 months |
| Hampton | 207 | 41.2% | 58.8% | 2.4 months |
| Suffolk | 185 | 58.4% | 41.6% | 3.3 months |
| Rockingham County | 185 | 11.2% | 88.8% | 2.2 months |
| Norfolk | 185 | 51.5% | 48.5% | 2.7 months |
| Fairfax County | 166 | 34.6% | 65.4% | 2.6 months |
| Augusta County | 164 | 18.4% | 81.6% | 1.7 months |
| Henrico County | 147 | 42.8% | 57.2% | 2.8 months |
| Wythe County | 143 | 30.3% | 69.7% | 1.9 months |
| Stafford County | 137 | 55.4% | 44.6% | 3.0 months |
| Newport News | 136 | 48.5% | 51.5% | 2.1 months |
| Smyth County | 130 | 29.8% | 70.2% | 2.2 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 7,041 cases from 2025, charges under § 46.2-853(a) have an average dismissal rate of 35.3% and a conviction rate of 59.4% across 125 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
7,041 cases under § 46.2-853(a) were filed across 125 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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