Fraud / Forgery in New Kent County

Fraud and forgery cases in New Kent County are dismissed at a dramatically higher rate than the Virginia statewide average. While 59.8 percent of these charges statewide result in dismissal, New Kent County dismisses 85.7 percent—a 25.9 percentage point gap that reflects how these cases are handled locally. Only 14.3 percent of defendants are convicted, with no acquittals recorded in the 61 cases examined. This pattern suggests that New Kent County prosecutors screen these cases more aggressively before trial, or that the evidence presented typically does not meet the threshold for conviction.

Cases move through the system relatively quickly, with a median resolution time of 131 days. Most cases are resolved between 127 and 176 days, indicating consistent handling without unusual delays. Notably, only a small fraction of cases reach conviction; when they do, sentences average 1,825 days (roughly five years), though fines are modest at an average of $275. The overwhelmingly high dismissal rate means the typical defendant in New Kent County facing these charges is more likely to see their case dropped than to face trial.