Obstruction in Hampton Roads
4,997 cases across 7 jurisdictions · 2023–2024
4,997
Total Cases
46.8%
Avg Dismissal Rate
49.0%
Avg Conviction Rate
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Outcomes vary significantly by court. Select where you were charged to see detailed statistics.
Virginia Beach
1,464 cases
3.8 months
41.8% dismissed
Chesapeake
952 cases
4.0 months
46.0% dismissed
Norfolk
930 cases
3.5 months
48.5% dismissed
Hampton
663 cases
4.2 months
47.2% dismissed
Suffolk
523 cases
4.3 months
46.3% dismissed
Portsmouth
283 cases
3.5 months
69.7% dismissed
Newport News
182 cases
4.5 months
46.9% dismissed
Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 1,464 | 41.8% | 54.7% | 3.8 months |
| Chesapeake | 952 | 46.0% | 50.5% | 4.0 months |
| Norfolk | 930 | 48.5% | 46.3% | 3.5 months |
| Hampton | 663 | 47.2% | 45.4% | 4.2 months |
| Suffolk | 523 | 46.3% | 50.8% | 4.3 months |
| Portsmouth | 283 | 69.7% | 28.6% | 3.5 months |
| Newport News | 182 | 46.9% | 49.0% | 4.5 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024
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