What are the case outcomes for Obstruction in Gloucester County?

Based on 26 cases in Gloucester County (2025 public records), 60.0% are dismissed, 30.0% result in a guilty plea, and 10.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.7 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Obstruction in Gloucester County?

The dismissal rate is 60.0%, based on 26 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 Gloucester County?

The median case takes 2.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.8 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Obstruction in Gloucester County?

The conviction rate for Obstruction in Gloucester County is 30.0%, based on 26 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester County?

Obstruction cases in Gloucester County are heard in General District Court (26 cases in 2025).

How does Gloucester County compare to other courts for Obstruction?

Gloucester County has a 60.0% 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 Gloucester County?

For those convicted of Obstruction in Gloucester County, the average sentence recorded is 6.9 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Obstruction in Gloucester County, VA

Based on 26 public court records from 2025, Obstruction cases in Gloucester County General District Court have a 60.0% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 56.8%), a 30.0% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.7 months.

60.0%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 56.8% statewide

30.0%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 39.7% statewide

2.7 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 26 General District Court cases in Gloucester County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Obstruction cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

55.0%

30.0%

Dismissed by judge 5.0% (n=1) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 55.0% (n=11) Guilty Plea 30.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 10.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 55.0% of 20 resolved cases.

Source: 26 General District Court records, Gloucester County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Gloucester County compares

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

Gloucester CountyThis page 60.0% 26 cases

Virginia Beach 39.6% 566 cases Newport News 70.3% 390 cases Norfolk 55.3% 346 cases Chesapeake 67.6% 245 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 Gloucester County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

6.9 months

Avg Sentence

6.0 months

Median Sentence

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.8 months

Median 2.7 months

Slowest 25% 4.4 months

Defense Attorneys with Obstruction Cases in Gloucester County

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

Brian Decker Dc-40 6 of 167 total S Barnette Dc-40 4 of 155 total B Decker 4 of 123 total Jean M Mckeen 2 of 31 total W Johnson 1 of 96 total Devin Hensley 1 of 60 total J Jones 1 of 52 total J Churchill 1 of 22 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 — Gloucester County

1,095 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Gloucester 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 Gloucester County compare to other Virginia courts?

Gloucester County has a 60.0% 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 — Gloucester County, Virginia. Based on 26 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/obstruction/gloucester-county

Other Charges in Gloucester County

DUI / DWI

244 cases · 7.1% dismissed

Failure to Appear

200 cases · 46.2% dismissed

Drug Possession

138 cases · 40.6% dismissed

Assault & Battery

82 cases · 61.2% dismissed