§ 46.2-863(a) — Reckless Driving
Court outcome data from 1,748 cases across 112 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 1,748 public court records from 2025, § 46.2-863(a) cases across 112 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 41.4% and an average conviction rate of 52.4%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 112 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
1,748
Total Cases
41.4%
Avg Dismissal Rate
52.4%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 194 | 62.1% | 37.9% | 1.6 months |
| Hampton | 128 | 40.7% | 59.3% | 1.6 months |
| Prince William County | 108 | 34.3% | 65.7% | 2.7 months |
| Chesterfield County | 100 | 64.3% | 35.7% | 2.8 months |
| Newport News | 79 | 46.6% | 53.4% | 1.6 months |
| Roanoke City | 57 | 44.6% | 55.4% | 1.8 months |
| Norfolk | 48 | 68.9% | 31.1% | 1.9 months |
| Rockingham County | 42 | 29.3% | 70.7% | 2.1 months |
| Portsmouth | 40 | 47.4% | 52.6% | 1.0 months |
| Suffolk | 36 | 61.8% | 38.2% | 2.7 months |
| Bristol | 31 | 41.4% | 58.6% | 2.0 months |
| Henrico County | 30 | 63.3% | 36.7% | 4.0 months |
| Hopewell | 22 | 13.6% | 86.4% | 1.1 months |
| Fairfax County | 22 | 14.3% | 85.7% | 2.5 months |
| Montgomery County | 21 | 35.7% | 64.3% | 6.1 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 1,748 cases from 2025, charges under § 46.2-863(a) have an average dismissal rate of 41.4% and a conviction rate of 52.4% across 112 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
1,748 cases under § 46.2-863(a) were filed across 112 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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