Drug Possession in Hampton Roads
7,025 cases across 7 jurisdictions · 2023–2024
7,025
Total Cases
61.7%
Avg Dismissal Rate
37.9%
Avg Conviction Rate
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Outcomes vary significantly by court. Select where you were charged to see detailed statistics.
Virginia Beach
2,347 cases
4.2 months
70.5% dismissed
Chesapeake
1,746 cases
3.8 months
83.6% dismissed
Newport News
828 cases
10.6 months
43.8% dismissed
Norfolk
729 cases
3.2 months
32.8% dismissed
Hampton
526 cases
4.7 months
46.1% dismissed
Suffolk
452 cases
4.0 months
46.0% dismissed
Portsmouth
397 cases
3.2 months
42.1% dismissed
Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 2,347 | 70.5% | 29.4% | 4.2 months |
| Chesapeake | 1,746 | 83.6% | 16.0% | 3.8 months |
| Newport News | 828 | 43.8% | 55.6% | 10.6 months |
| Norfolk | 729 | 32.8% | 67.2% | 3.2 months |
| Hampton | 526 | 46.1% | 51.6% | 4.7 months |
| Suffolk | 452 | 46.0% | 53.5% | 4.0 months |
| Portsmouth | 397 | 42.1% | 57.6% | 3.2 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024
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