Assault & Battery in Hampton Roads
9,752 cases across 7 jurisdictions · 2023–2024
9,752
Total Cases
69.1%
Avg Dismissal Rate
23.6%
Avg Conviction Rate
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Outcomes vary significantly by court. Select where you were charged to see detailed statistics.
Norfolk
2,387 cases
2.8 months
74.5% dismissed
Virginia Beach
1,844 cases
3.2 months
64.7% dismissed
Chesapeake
1,418 cases
3.8 months
73.8% dismissed
Hampton
1,261 cases
3.5 months
63.9% dismissed
Portsmouth
1,209 cases
2.9 months
79.8% dismissed
Suffolk
821 cases
4.0 months
72.9% dismissed
Newport News
812 cases
6.3 months
43.8% dismissed
Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 2,387 | 74.5% | 17.4% | 2.8 months |
| Virginia Beach | 1,844 | 64.7% | 31.2% | 3.2 months |
| Chesapeake | 1,418 | 73.8% | 20.5% | 3.8 months |
| Hampton | 1,261 | 63.9% | 19.5% | 3.5 months |
| Portsmouth | 1,209 | 79.8% | 17.2% | 2.9 months |
| Suffolk | 821 | 72.9% | 22.2% | 4.0 months |
| Newport News | 812 | 43.8% | 47.1% | 6.3 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024
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