§ 46.2-863(a) — Reckless Driving
Court outcome data from 1,967 cases across 112 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 1,967 public court records from 2025, charges under § 46.2-863(a) were dismissed or dropped in 41.0% of cases and resulted in conviction in 53.1%, across 112 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 1,967 public court records from 2025, § 46.2-863(a) cases across 112 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 41.0% and an average conviction rate of 53.1%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 112 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 204 | 62.6% | 37.4% | 1.7 months |
| Hampton | 146 | 38.8% | 61.2% | 1.7 months |
| Prince William County | 120 | 32.5% | 67.5% | 2.8 months |
| Chesterfield County | 105 | 61.0% | 39.0% | 2.8 months |
| Newport News | 91 | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.6 months |
| Roanoke City | 68 | 44.8% | 55.2% | 1.8 months |
| Norfolk | 56 | 64.2% | 35.8% | 1.9 months |
| Rockingham County | 51 | 26.0% | 74.0% | 2.2 months |
| Portsmouth | 47 | 46.7% | 53.3% | 1.0 months |
| Suffolk | 41 | 64.1% | 35.9% | 2.7 months |
| Henrico County | 41 | 65.8% | 34.2% | 4.3 months |
| Bristol | 33 | 40.6% | 59.4% | 2.3 months |
| Fairfax County | 28 | 14.3% | 85.7% | 2.6 months |
| Montgomery County | 27 | 44.0% | 56.0% | 4.4 months |
| Hopewell | 24 | 16.7% | 83.3% | 1.0 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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