§ 18.2-266(b) — DUI / DWI
Court outcome data from 3,026 cases across 123 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 3,026 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-266(b), 2,515 reached an outcome — 9.5% were dismissed or dropped and 88.8% resulted in conviction, across 123 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 3,026 § 18.2-266(b) cases filed in 2025 across 123 Virginia jurisdictions, 2,515 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 9.5% and an average conviction rate of 88.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 123 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 233 | 17.9% | 82.1% | 4.7 months |
| Virginia Beach | 181 | 5.9% | 94.1% | 4.0 months |
| Chesterfield County | 172 | 8.3% | 91.7% | 4.0 months |
| Prince William County | 167 | 19.0% | 81.0% | 4.7 months |
| Henrico County | 130 | 6.3% | 93.7% | 3.2 months |
| Loudoun County | 108 | 13.3% | 86.7% | 9.2 months |
| Stafford County | 94 | 12.2% | 87.8% | 3.6 months |
| Newport News | 80 | 15.2% | 84.8% | 4.2 months |
| Rockingham County | 67 | 3.3% | 96.7% | 3.8 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 60 | 10.4% | 89.6% | 3.8 months |
| Hanover County | 58 | 2.2% | 97.8% | 4.5 months |
| Chesapeake | 55 | 9.1% | 90.9% | 3.8 months |
| Montgomery County | 52 | 7.3% | 92.7% | 2.6 months |
| Frederick County | 52 | 5.1% | 94.9% | 4.0 months |
| Arlington County | 52 | 8.1% | 91.9% | 4.9 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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