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

Based on 235 cases in Henrico County (2025 public records), 85.3% are dismissed, 37.0% result in a guilty plea, and 0.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.3 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 85.3%, based on 235 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 Henrico County?

The median case takes 3.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.5 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Fraud / Forgery in Henrico County is 39.2%, based on 235 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 Henrico County?

3.9% of Fraud / Forgery cases in Henrico County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Affix Oth Signature-Malicious.

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

Most Fraud / Forgery cases in Henrico County are heard in General District Court (133 cases in 2025), where 85.3% are dismissed and the median case takes 2.8 months. 102 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 27.1% are dismissed.

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

Henrico County has a 85.3% 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 Henrico County?

For those convicted of Fraud / Forgery in Henrico County, the average sentence recorded is 2.9 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 Henrico County, VA

If you've been charged with fraud / forgery in Henrico County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (133 of 235) were heard in General District Court, where 85.3% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 2.8 months. 102 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

85.3%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 74.0% statewide

39.2%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 25.4% statewide

3.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 133 General District Court cases in Henrico County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Fraud / Forgery cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

80.0%

14.7%

Dismissed by judge 5.3% (n=4) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 80.0% (n=60) Guilty Plea 14.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 80.0% of 75 resolved cases.

Source: 133 General District Court records, Henrico County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Henrico County compares

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

Henrico CountyThis page 85.3% 235 cases

Chesterfield County 77.1% 208 cases Richmond City 80.3% 170 cases Hanover County 65.7% 124 cases Petersburg 95.1% 94 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 Henrico County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 102 Fraud / Forgery cases in 2025

A small share of Fraud / Forgery cases in Henrico County are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.

25.4%

66.1%

Dismissed 1.7% (n=1) Nolle prosequi 25.4% (n=15) Guilty Plea 66.1% Found Guilty 5.1% Acquitted 1.7%

Sentencing When Convicted

2.9 years

Avg Sentence

2.7 years

Median Sentence

$100

Avg Fine

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

3.9% of Fraud / Forgery cases
in Henrico County are reduced

9 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Fraud / Forgery Affix Oth Signature-Malicious

3 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Fraud / Forgery Credit Card Fraud<$1000 6M

2 cases · 22.2% of reductions

Fraud / Forgery Embezzlement >=$200

2 cases · 22.2% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.1 months

Median 3.3 months

Slowest 25% 5.5 months

Defense Attorneys with Fraud / Forgery Cases in Henrico County

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

Cody Villalon 25 of 556 total Greg Hough 18 of 587 total Richard Booker 16 of 649 total Ben Shute 14 of 661 total Mark Bong 13 of 116 total Brian Tacey 11 of 176 total Rob Windle 10 of 550 total Kevin Purnell 9 of 101 total Mike Caudill 7 of 560 total Joshua Ellis 7 of 227 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 — Henrico County

6,558 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Fraud / Forgery arrests in Henrico County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

W E Gage 100.0% 14 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Fraud / Forgery dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Henrico County

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.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court?

In Virginia, most Fraud / Forgery cases start in General District Court — that's where the 133 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 102 Fraud / Forgery cases were heard in Henrico County Circuit Court in 2025, where 27.1% were dismissed and 71.2% resulted in conviction.

Can a Fraud / Forgery charge be reduced to something lesser?

3.9% of Fraud / Forgery cases in Henrico County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Affix Oth Signature-Malicious (3 cases), followed by Credit Card Fraud<$1000 6M (2 cases). Whether a reduction is available depends on the specifics of the case and is typically negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.

How does Henrico County compare to other Virginia courts?

Henrico County has a 85.3% 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 — Henrico County, Virginia. Based on 235 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/fraud-forgery/henrico-county

Other Charges in Henrico County

Larceny / Theft

2,966 cases · 45.6% dismissed

Drug Possession

1,823 cases · 52.8% dismissed

Weapons Offense

1,114 cases · 54.0% dismissed

DUI / DWI

966 cases · 13.0% dismissed