§ 18.2-266(b) — DUI / DWI
Court outcome data from 2,932 cases across 123 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 2,932 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-266(b) cases across 123 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 9.6% and an average conviction rate of 88.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 123 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
2,932
Total Cases
9.6%
Avg Dismissal Rate
88.8%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 226 | 17.1% | 82.9% | 5.1 months |
| Virginia Beach | 174 | 5.1% | 94.9% | 4.0 months |
| Chesterfield County | 168 | 9.4% | 90.6% | 4.2 months |
| Prince William County | 151 | 19.3% | 80.7% | 4.8 months |
| Henrico County | 127 | 6.7% | 93.3% | 3.4 months |
| Loudoun County | 103 | 12.0% | 88.0% | 11.2 months |
| Stafford County | 91 | 13.4% | 86.6% | 3.3 months |
| Newport News | 77 | 11.7% | 88.3% | 4.2 months |
| Rockingham County | 66 | 1.7% | 98.3% | 3.8 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 59 | 10.0% | 90.0% | 3.6 months |
| Hanover County | 58 | 2.5% | 97.5% | 3.9 months |
| Chesapeake | 55 | 9.8% | 90.2% | 4.0 months |
| Frederick County | 53 | 5.1% | 94.9% | 4.0 months |
| Montgomery County | 52 | 7.3% | 92.7% | 3.0 months |
| Arlington County | 51 | 5.6% | 94.4% | 6.0 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 2,932 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-266(b) have an average dismissal rate of 9.6% and a conviction rate of 88.8% across 123 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
2,932 cases under § 18.2-266(b) were filed across 123 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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