What are the case outcomes for Obstruction in Caroline County?

Based on 33 cases in Caroline County (2025 public records), 56.2% are dismissed, 43.8% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Obstruction in Caroline County?

The dismissal rate is 56.2%, based on 33 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Obstruction case take in Caroline County?

The median case takes 3.0 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.8 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Obstruction in Caroline County?

The conviction rate for Obstruction in Caroline County is 43.8%, based on 33 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 Obstruction in Caroline County?

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

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Obstruction in Caroline County?

Obstruction cases in Caroline County are heard in General District Court (33 cases in 2025).

How does Caroline County compare to other courts for Obstruction?

Caroline County has a 56.2% dismissal rate for Obstruction. Visit the Obstruction overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

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

For those convicted of Obstruction in Caroline County, the average sentence recorded is 3.0 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Obstruction in Caroline County, VA

Based on 33 public court records from 2025, Obstruction cases in Caroline County General District Court have a 56.2% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 56.8%), a 43.8% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.0 months.

56.2%

Dismissal Rate

● vs 56.8% statewide

43.8%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 39.7% statewide

3.0 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 33 General District Court cases in Caroline County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Obstruction cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

50.0%

43.8%

Dismissed by judge 6.2% (n=1) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 50.0% (n=8) Guilty Plea 43.8% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 50.0% of 16 resolved cases.

Source: 33 General District Court records, Caroline County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Caroline County compares

Dismissal rates for Obstruction in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the next four jurisdictions statewide by case volume.

Caroline CountyThis page 56.2% 33 cases

Fairfax County 79.3% 673 cases Prince William County 66.2% 659 cases Virginia Beach 39.6% 566 cases Newport News 70.3% 390 cases

Statewide average 56.8% all Virginia

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

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

Sentencing When Convicted

3.0 months

Avg Sentence

3.0 months

Median Sentence

$30

Avg Fine

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.5 months

Median 3.0 months

Slowest 25% 5.8 months

Defense Attorneys with Obstruction Cases in Caroline County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Caroline County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Obstruction cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Thomas Dodd 5 of 153 total Thomas E Dodd 2 of 64 total John Lafratta 2 of 45 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

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Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Caroline County

786 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Caroline County 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 Caroline County compare to other Virginia courts?

Caroline County has a 56.2% dismissal rate for Obstruction cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Obstruction 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). Obstruction Outcomes — Caroline County, Virginia. Based on 33 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/obstruction/caroline-county

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Obstruction in Caroline County

Case Outcomes — General District Court

Sentencing When Convicted

Case Duration

Defense Attorneys with Obstruction Cases in Caroline County

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Caroline County

Common Questions

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