What are the case outcomes for Murder / Manslaughter in Suffolk?

Of 28 cases filed in Suffolk in 2025 (public records), 3 reached a dismissal, plea, verdict, or acquittal. Of those, 100.0% are dismissed, 0.0% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 6.4 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Murder / Manslaughter in Suffolk?

The dismissal rate is 100.0% of the 3 cases that reached an outcome, out of 28 filed in 2025 (public court records). This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Murder / Manslaughter case take in Suffolk?

The median case takes 6.4 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 4.2 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 Murder / Manslaughter in Suffolk?

The conviction rate for Murder / Manslaughter in Suffolk is 0.0% of the 3 cases that reached an outcome, out of 28 filed in 2025 (public court records). This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

What does the data show about charge reductions for Murder / Manslaughter 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 Murder / Manslaughter in Suffolk?

Murder / Manslaughter cases in Suffolk are heard in General District Court (28 cases in 2025).

How does Suffolk compare to other courts for Murder / Manslaughter?

Suffolk has a 100.0% dismissal rate for Murder / Manslaughter. Visit the Murder / Manslaughter overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Murder / Manslaughter in Suffolk?

Sentencing data varies by case. Consult a licensed attorney for information about potential penalties for your specific situation.

Murder / Manslaughter in Suffolk, VA

Based on 28 public court records from 2025, Murder / Manslaughter cases in Suffolk General District Court have a 100.0% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 54.1%), a 0.0% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 6.4 months.

Key takeaways

100.0% of Murder / Manslaughter cases in Suffolk were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 28 public court records (Virginia average: 54.1%).
0.0% resulted in conviction.
The median case resolved in 6.4 months; the slowest quarter took 7.2 months or more.

100.0%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 54.1% statewide

0.0%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 40.5% statewide

6.4 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

Of 28 General District Court cases in Suffolk filed in 2025, 3 ended in a dismissal, plea, verdict, or acquittal — the basis for the rates below. This is where most Murder / Manslaughter cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

66.7%

33.3%

Dismissed by judge 66.7% (n=2) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 33.3% (n=1) Convicted 0.0% (n=0) Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 66.7% of 3 resolved cases.

Source: 28 General District Court records, Suffolk, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Suffolk compares

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

SuffolkThis page 100.0% 28 cases

Hampton 59.2% 46 cases Norfolk 33.3% 36 cases Virginia Beach 33.3% 32 cases Newport News 25.0% 21 cases

Statewide average 54.1% all Virginia

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

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

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 4.2 months

Median 6.4 months

Slowest 25% 7.2 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Murder / Manslaughter Charge

Representation options in Suffolk.

If you cannot afford an attorney for a murder / manslaughter charge, you may qualify for court-appointed counsel or a public defender. How Virginia's indigent-defense system works explains who qualifies and how representation is assigned in Suffolk. Defense attorneys who have appeared on murder / manslaughter cases in Suffolk are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Murder / Manslaughter Cases in Suffolk

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

James O Broccoletti 10 of 572 total Alex Bell 9 of 70 total Alexander Bell 2 of 137 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 →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Murder / Manslaughter arrests in Suffolk are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

C Chappell 100.0% 12 cases

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

All arresting officers in Suffolk

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 100.0% dismissal rate for Murder / Manslaughter cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Murder / Manslaughter 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. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Murder / Manslaughter Outcomes — Suffolk, Virginia. Based on 28 public court records, 2025; last updated July 8, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/murder-manslaughter/suffolk

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