What are the case outcomes for Obstruction in Franklin City?

Based on 34 cases in Franklin City (2025 public records), 35.3% are dismissed, 64.7% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 5.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Obstruction in Franklin City?

The dismissal rate is 35.3%, based on 34 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 Franklin City?

The median case takes 5.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 3.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 8.6 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Obstruction in Franklin City?

The conviction rate for Obstruction in Franklin City is 64.7%, based on 34 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 Franklin City?

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 Franklin City?

Obstruction cases in Franklin City are heard in General District Court (34 cases in 2025).

How does Franklin City compare to other courts for Obstruction?

Franklin City has a 35.3% 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 Franklin City?

For those convicted of Obstruction in Franklin City, the average sentence recorded is 5.9 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Obstruction in Franklin City, VA

Based on 34 public court records from 2025, Obstruction cases in Franklin City General District Court have a 35.3% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 56.8%), a 64.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 5.5 months.

35.3%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 56.8% statewide

64.7%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 39.7% statewide

5.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 34 General District Court cases in Franklin City were resolved in 2025. This is where most Obstruction cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

17.6%

64.7%

Dismissed by judge 17.6% (n=3) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 17.6% (n=3) Guilty Plea 64.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 64.7% of 17 resolved cases.

Source: 34 General District Court records, Franklin City, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Franklin City compares

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

Franklin CityThis page 35.3% 34 cases

Danville 24.1% 118 cases Henry County 37.2% 97 cases Halifax County 21.4% 48 cases Martinsville 28.0% 43 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 Franklin City General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

5.9 months

Avg Sentence

4.7 months

Median Sentence

$75

Avg Fine

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 3.6 months

Median 5.5 months

Slowest 25% 8.6 months

Defense Attorneys with Obstruction Cases in Franklin City

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

Pat Cannon 1 of 22 total

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

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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 Franklin City compare to other Virginia courts?

Franklin City has a 35.3% 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 — Franklin City, Virginia. Based on 34 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/obstruction/franklin-city

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