What are the case outcomes for Obstruction in Hampton?

Based on 204 cases in Hampton (2025 public records), 54.3% are dismissed, 42.9% result in a guilty plea, and 7.2% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Obstruction in Hampton?

The dismissal rate is 54.3%, based on 204 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 Hampton?

The median case takes 2.1 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.0 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Obstruction in Hampton?

The conviction rate for Obstruction in Hampton is 42.9%, based on 204 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 Hampton?

1.9% of Obstruction cases in Hampton are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Elude/Disregard Police-Misd..

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

Most Obstruction cases in Hampton are heard in General District Court (114 cases in 2025), where 54.3% are dismissed and the median case takes 3.0 months. 90 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 44.2% are dismissed.

How does Hampton compare to other courts for Obstruction?

Hampton has a 54.3% 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 Hampton?

For those convicted of Obstruction in Hampton, the average sentence recorded is 1.5 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Obstruction in Hampton, VA — 54.3% Dismissed

If you've been charged with obstruction in Hampton — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (114 of 204) were heard in General District Court, where 54.3% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 3.0 months. 90 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

54.3%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 56.8% statewide

42.9%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 39.7% statewide

2.1 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 114 General District Court cases in Hampton were resolved in 2025. This is where most Obstruction cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

17.3%

37.0%

34.6%

Dismissed by judge 17.3% (n=14) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 37.0% (n=30) Guilty Plea 34.6% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 11.1%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 37.0% of 81 resolved cases.

Source: 114 General District Court records, Hampton, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Hampton compares

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

HamptonThis page 54.3% 204 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 Hampton General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 90 Obstruction cases in 2025

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

37.2%

53.5%

Dismissed 7.0% (n=3) Nolle prosequi 37.2% (n=16) Guilty Plea 53.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 2.3%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

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

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

37.5%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 40.8% statewide

87.5%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 36.6% statewide

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

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

1.9% of Obstruction cases
in Hampton are reduced

4 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Obstruction Elude/Disregard Police-Misd.

3 cases · 75.0% of reductions

Obstruction Obstruct/Resist W/O Force

1 cases · 25.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.2 months

Median 2.1 months

Slowest 25% 4.0 months

Defense Attorneys with Obstruction Cases in Hampton

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

Mario Stellute 13 of 270 total Joshua Goff 9 of 298 total Stephen K Smith 7 of 356 total Emmai Ndukwe 6 of 152 total Ashton Wray 4 of 113 total Mark Matney 3 of 92 total Woo Kim 2 of 173 total Jeffrey Martin 2 of 115 total David Johnson 1 of 54 total Jeremy Mason 1 of 25 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 — Hampton

3,929 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Hampton 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.

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 114 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 90 Obstruction cases were heard in Hampton Circuit Court in 2025, where 44.2% were dismissed and 53.5% resulted in conviction.

Can a Obstruction charge be reduced to something lesser?

1.9% of Obstruction cases in Hampton were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Elude/Disregard Police-Misd. (3 cases), followed by Obstruct/Resist W/O Force (1 cases). Whether a reduction is available depends on the specifics of the case and is typically negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.

How does Hampton compare to other Virginia courts?

Hampton has a 54.3% 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 — Hampton, Virginia. Based on 204 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/obstruction/hampton

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