What are the case outcomes for Burglary / B&E in Chesterfield County?

Based on 61 cases in Chesterfield County (2025 public records), 66.7% are dismissed, 22.2% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 6.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Burglary / B&E in Chesterfield County?

The dismissal rate is 66.7%, based on 61 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Burglary / B&E case take in Chesterfield County?

The median case takes 6.0 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 3.7 months, while the slowest 25% take 8.8 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Burglary / B&E in Chesterfield County?

The conviction rate for Burglary / B&E in Chesterfield County is 33.3%, based on 61 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

What does the data show about charge reductions for Burglary / B&E in Chesterfield County?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Burglary / B&E in Chesterfield County?

Burglary / B&E cases in Chesterfield County are heard in Circuit Court (61 cases in 2025).

How does Chesterfield County compare to other courts for Burglary / B&E?

Chesterfield County has a 66.7% dismissal rate for Burglary / B&E. Visit the Burglary / B&E overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Burglary / B&E in Chesterfield County?

For those convicted of Burglary / B&E in Chesterfield County, the average sentence recorded is 10.0 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Burglary / B&E in Chesterfield County, VA

Burglary / B&E cases in Chesterfield County are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 61 cases in 2025, 66.7% were dismissed or dropped and 33.3% resulted in conviction.

66.7%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 69.3% statewide

33.3%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 30.0% statewide

6.0 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 61 Circuit Court cases in Chesterfield County were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

55.6%

22.2%

Dismissed by judge 11.1% (n=1) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 55.6% (n=5) Guilty Plea 22.2% Found Guilty 11.1% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 55.6% of 9 resolved cases.

Source: 61 Circuit Court records, Chesterfield County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Chesterfield County compares

Dismissal rates for Burglary / B&E in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.

Chesterfield CountyThis page 66.7% 61 cases

Richmond City 51.3% 97 cases Henrico County 100.0% 41 cases Hanover County 100.0% 21 cases

Statewide average 69.3% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Chesterfield County Circuit Court? See the full Circuit Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

10.0 years

Avg Sentence

10.0 years

Median Sentence

Case Duration

Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 3.7 months

Median 6.0 months

Slowest 25% 8.8 months

Defense Attorneys with Burglary / B&E Cases in Chesterfield County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Chesterfield County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Burglary / B&E cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

R Watson 6 of 41 total B Graves 3 of 32 total Carol I Zacheiss 1 of 22 total G Henkle 1 of 20 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

All Virginia defense attorneys

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Chesterfield County

4,429 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Chesterfield County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

How does Chesterfield County compare to other Virginia courts?

Chesterfield County has a 66.7% dismissal rate for Burglary / B&E cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Burglary / B&E overview to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across every jurisdiction.

Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?

All figures on this page come from Virginia's public Case Information System (CIS) and District Court system, calendar year 2025 onward. The dataset is refreshed quarterly. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary / B&E Outcomes — Chesterfield County, Virginia. Based on 61 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/burglary-be/chesterfield-county

Other Charges in Chesterfield County

Larceny / Theft

2,093 cases · 55.0% dismissed

Failure to Appear

1,733 cases · 59.2% dismissed

DUI / DWI

1,300 cases · 11.7% dismissed

Drug Possession

1,252 cases · 54.1% dismissed