What does the sentencing data show for Obstruction in Buckingham County?

For those convicted of Obstruction in Buckingham County, the average sentence recorded is 8.4 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Obstruction in Buckingham County, VA — 56.2% Dismissal Rate

Q: What are the case outcomes for Obstruction in Buckingham County?

Based on 28 cases in Buckingham County (2023-2024 public records), 56.2% are dismissed, 43.8% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 5.9 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Obstruction in Buckingham County?

The dismissal rate is 56.2%, based on 28 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi.

Q: How long does a Obstruction case take in Buckingham County?

The median case takes 5.9 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 3.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 8.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

Obstruction cases in Buckingham County are dismissed at a notably higher rate than the statewide average—50 percent locally compared to 43.6 percent across Virginia. This 6.4 percentage point gap suggests the charge faces steeper hurdles to prosecution in this rural county or that local prosecutors are more selective about pursuing it. Convictions occur in just under 47 percent of cases, while acquittals are rare at 3.1 percent. The relatively balanced split between dismissals and convictions indicates obstruction charges in Buckingham County are genuinely contested rather than routinely resolved one way or the other.

About one in ten obstruction cases undergo charge reduction before resolution. When reductions occur, defendants are predominantly moved to the related charge of elude/disregard police as a misdemeanor (80 percent of reductions). Cases take a median of 173 days from filing to disposition, with the middle half resolving between 94 and 283 days. When defendants are convicted, sentences vary widely—a median of one year but an average stretched to over two years by longer sentences in some cases. Fines average around $512.

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56.2%

Dismissal Rate

Statewide avg: 55.9%

43.8%

Conviction Rate

Statewide avg: 41.4%

5.9 months

Median Duration

Case Outcomes

How 28 cases were resolved — dismissed means the case was dropped by the court or prosecutor.

56.2%

43.8%

Dismissed 56.2% Guilty Plea 43.8% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 28 public court records, Buckingham County Courts, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Case Duration

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

Fastest 25% 3.1 months

Median 5.9 months

Slowest 25% 8.4 months

Sentencing When Convicted

8.4 months

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

$25

Avg Fine

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.

Based on 28 cases in Buckingham County, 56.2% are dismissed, 43.8% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 5.9 months from filing to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Obstruction in Buckingham County is 56.2%, based on 28 cases from 2023–2024 public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and nolle prosequi (dropped by the prosecutor).

The median Obstruction case in Buckingham County takes 5.9 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 3.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 8.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

For those convicted of Obstruction in Buckingham County, the average fine is $25 and the average sentence is 8.4 months (including suspended time). Actual penalties depend on the circumstances of each case, prior record, and other factors.

The conviction rate for Obstruction in Buckingham County is 43.8%, based on 28 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

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

Buckingham County has a 56.2% dismissal rate for Obstruction cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across Virginia courts. View our Obstruction overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all jurisdictions.

For those convicted of Obstruction in Buckingham County, the average sentence recorded is 8.4 months (including suspended time) with a median of 1.0 years. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 28 cases analyzed for Obstruction in Buckingham County. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com