What are the case outcomes for Kidnapping / Abduction in Suffolk?

Based on 23 cases in Suffolk (2025 public records), 56.2% are dismissed, 18.8% result in a guilty plea, and 25.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Kidnapping / Abduction in Suffolk?

The dismissal rate is 56.2%, based on 23 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Kidnapping / Abduction case take in Suffolk?

The median case takes 4.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 3.3 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.2 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Kidnapping / Abduction in Suffolk?

The conviction rate for Kidnapping / Abduction in Suffolk is 18.8%, based on 23 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 Kidnapping / Abduction in Suffolk?

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

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Kidnapping / Abduction in Suffolk?

Kidnapping / Abduction cases in Suffolk are heard in Circuit Court (23 cases in 2025).

How does Suffolk compare to other courts for Kidnapping / Abduction?

Suffolk has a 56.2% dismissal rate for Kidnapping / Abduction. Visit the Kidnapping / Abduction overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Kidnapping / Abduction in Suffolk?

For those convicted of Kidnapping / Abduction in Suffolk, the average sentence recorded is 7.7 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Kidnapping / Abduction in Suffolk, VA

Kidnapping / Abduction cases in Suffolk are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 23 cases in 2025, 56.2% were dismissed or dropped and 18.8% resulted in conviction.

56.2%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 79.9% statewide

18.8%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 17.4% statewide

4.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 23 Circuit Court cases in Suffolk were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

12.5%

43.8%

18.8%

25.0%

Dismissed by judge 12.5% (n=2) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 43.8% (n=7) Guilty Plea 18.8% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 25.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 43.8% of 16 resolved cases.

Source: 23 Circuit Court records, Suffolk, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Suffolk compares

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

SuffolkThis page 56.2% 23 cases

Newport News 85.2% 179 cases Norfolk 79.8% 79 cases Virginia Beach 58.6% 67 cases Hampton 63.6% 40 cases

Statewide average 79.9% all Virginia

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

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

Sentencing When Convicted

7.7 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% 3.3 months

Median 4.6 months

Slowest 25% 7.2 months

Defense Attorneys with Kidnapping / Abduction Cases in Suffolk

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Suffolk and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Kidnapping / Abduction cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Ronilee Gomez 8 of 287 total Brandon Fellers 4 of 104 total William Johnson 1 of 99 total Andrew Protogyrou 1 of 56 total Heather Ford 1 of 26 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 — Suffolk

3,643 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Suffolk 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 Suffolk compare to other Virginia courts?

Suffolk has a 56.2% dismissal rate for Kidnapping / Abduction cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Kidnapping / Abduction 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). Kidnapping / Abduction Outcomes — Suffolk, Virginia. Based on 23 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/kidnapping-abduction/suffolk

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