What are the case outcomes for Obstruction in Chesapeake?

Based on 245 cases in Chesapeake (2025 public records), 67.5% are dismissed, 26.8% result in a guilty plea, and 5.5% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.2 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Obstruction in Chesapeake?

The dismissal rate is 67.5%, based on 245 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 Chesapeake?

The median case takes 3.2 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.9 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.9 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Obstruction in Chesapeake?

The conviction rate for Obstruction in Chesapeake is 26.8%, based on 245 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 Chesapeake?

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 Chesapeake?

Most Obstruction cases in Chesapeake are heard in General District Court (191 cases in 2025), where 67.5% are dismissed and the median case takes 3.6 months. 54 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 67.9% are dismissed.

How does Chesapeake compare to other courts for Obstruction?

Chesapeake has a 67.5% 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 Chesapeake?

For those convicted of Obstruction in Chesapeake, the average sentence recorded is 6.2 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Obstruction in Chesapeake, VA

If you've been charged with obstruction in Chesapeake — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (191 of 245) were heard in General District Court, where 67.5% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 3.6 months. 54 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

67.5%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 56.8% statewide

26.8%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 39.7% statewide

3.2 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 191 General District Court cases in Chesapeake were resolved in 2025. This is where most Obstruction cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

20.2%

47.4%

26.3%

Dismissed by judge 20.2% (n=23) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 47.4% (n=54) Guilty Plea 26.3% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 6.1%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 47.4% of 114 resolved cases.

Source: 191 General District Court records, Chesapeake, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Chesapeake compares

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

ChesapeakeThis page 67.5% 245 cases

Virginia Beach 39.6% 566 cases Newport News 70.3% 390 cases Norfolk 55.3% 346 cases Hampton 49.8% 204 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 Chesapeake General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 54 Obstruction cases in 2025

A small share of Obstruction cases in Chesapeake are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.

60.7%

28.6%

Dismissed 7.1% (n=2) Nolle prosequi 60.7% (n=17) Guilty Plea 28.6% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 3.6%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 32 convicted cases in Chesapeake General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

31.2%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 40.8% statewide

65.6%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 36.6% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Chesapeake General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.9 months

Median 3.2 months

Slowest 25% 5.9 months

Defense Attorneys with Obstruction Cases in Chesapeake

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

Kathryn E Lord 26 of 732 total Camden Freeman 16 of 694 total Taoxi Sun 15 of 639 total George Landry 12 of 532 total Erik A Mussoni 11 of 585 total Leslee T Tingle 11 of 481 total J Dunne 9 of 281 total D Morris 7 of 164 total Jennifer Dunne 5 of 227 total A Newins 4 of 170 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 — Chesapeake

5,798 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Chesapeake 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 Obstruction arrests in Chesapeake are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

D Beatty 20.0% 10 cases

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

All arresting officers in Chesapeake

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.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court?

In Virginia, most Obstruction cases start in General District Court — that's where the 191 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 54 Obstruction cases were heard in Chesapeake Circuit Court in 2025, where 67.9% were dismissed and 28.6% resulted in conviction.

How does Chesapeake compare to other Virginia courts?

Chesapeake has a 67.5% 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 — Chesapeake, Virginia. Based on 245 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/obstruction/chesapeake

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