What are the case outcomes for Fraud / Forgery in Gloucester County?

Based on 66 cases in Gloucester County (2025 public records), 66.7% are dismissed, 33.3% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.2 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Fraud / Forgery in Gloucester County?

The dismissal rate is 66.7%, based on 66 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Fraud / Forgery case take in Gloucester County?

The median case takes 1.2 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 1.2 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Fraud / Forgery in Gloucester County?

The conviction rate for Fraud / Forgery in Gloucester County is 33.3%, based on 66 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 Fraud / Forgery in Gloucester County?

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

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Fraud / Forgery in Gloucester County?

Fraud / Forgery cases in Gloucester County are heard in Circuit Court (66 cases in 2025).

How does Gloucester County compare to other courts for Fraud / Forgery?

Gloucester County has a 66.7% dismissal rate for Fraud / Forgery. Visit the Fraud / Forgery overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Fraud / Forgery in Gloucester County?

For those convicted of Fraud / Forgery in Gloucester County, the average sentence recorded is 3.7 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Fraud / Forgery in Gloucester County, VA

Fraud / Forgery cases in Gloucester County are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 66 cases in 2025, 66.7% were dismissed or dropped and 33.3% resulted in conviction.

66.7%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 74.0% statewide

33.3%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 25.4% statewide

1.2 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 66 Circuit Court cases in Gloucester County were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

66.7%

33.3%

Dismissed by judge 0.0% (n=0) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 66.7% (n=6) Guilty Plea 33.3% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 66.7% of 9 resolved cases.

Source: 66 Circuit Court records, Gloucester County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Gloucester County compares

Dismissal rates for Fraud / Forgery in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.

Gloucester CountyThis page 66.7% 66 cases

Chesapeake 77.1% 405 cases Virginia Beach 70.6% 396 cases Norfolk 79.5% 325 cases Suffolk 84.6% 276 cases

Statewide average 74.0% all Virginia

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

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

Sentencing When Convicted

3.7 years

Avg Sentence

3.0 years

Median Sentence

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.2 months

Median 1.2 months

Slowest 25% 1.2 months

Defense Attorneys with Fraud / Forgery Cases in Gloucester County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Gloucester County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Fraud / Forgery cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Jason L Jones 57 of 79 total Brian W Decker 7 of 189 total Julie L Churchill 3 of 132 total Amy M P Vanfossen 2 of 72 total William E Johnson 2 of 64 total A Vanfossen 2 of 43 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 — Gloucester County

1,095 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Gloucester 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 Gloucester County compare to other Virginia courts?

Gloucester County has a 66.7% dismissal rate for Fraud / Forgery cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Fraud / Forgery 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). Fraud / Forgery Outcomes — Gloucester County, Virginia. Based on 66 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/fraud-forgery/gloucester-county

Other Charges in Gloucester County

DUI / DWI

244 cases · 7.1% dismissed

Failure to Appear

200 cases · 46.2% dismissed

Drug Possession

138 cases · 40.6% dismissed

Assault & Battery

82 cases · 61.2% dismissed