What are the case outcomes for Obstruction in Montgomery County?

Based on 119 cases in Montgomery County (2025 public records), 30.5% are dismissed, 64.2% result in a guilty plea, and 1.3% 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 Montgomery County?

The dismissal rate is 30.5%, based on 119 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 Montgomery County?

The median case takes 3.0 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.0 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.1 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Obstruction in Montgomery County?

The conviction rate for Obstruction in Montgomery County is 64.2%, based on 119 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?

Most Obstruction cases in Montgomery County are heard in General District Court (91 cases in 2025), where 30.5% are dismissed and the median case takes 2.4 months. 28 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 47.4% are dismissed.

How does Montgomery County compare to other courts for Obstruction?

Montgomery County has a 30.5% 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 Montgomery County?

For those convicted of Obstruction in Montgomery County, the average sentence recorded is 4.9 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Obstruction in Montgomery County, VA

If you've been charged with obstruction in Montgomery County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (91 of 119) were heard in General District Court, where 30.5% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 2.4 months. 28 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

30.5%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 56.8% statewide

64.2%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 39.7% statewide

3.0 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 91 General District Court cases in Montgomery County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Obstruction cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

27.1%

67.8%

Dismissed by judge 3.4% (n=2) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 27.1% (n=16) Guilty Plea 67.8% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 1.7%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 67.8% of 59 resolved cases.

Source: 91 General District Court records, Montgomery County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Montgomery County compares

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

Montgomery CountyThis page 30.5% 119 cases

Roanoke City 45.9% 157 cases Roanoke County 41.3% 70 cases Pulaski County 56.8% 62 cases Radford 29.2% 40 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 Montgomery County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 28 Obstruction cases in 2025

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

36.8%

52.6%

Dismissed 10.5% (n=2) Nolle prosequi 36.8% (n=7) Guilty Plea 52.6% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 50 convicted cases in Montgomery County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

58.0%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 40.8% statewide

26.0%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 36.6% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Montgomery County 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% 2.0 months

Median 3.0 months

Slowest 25% 5.1 months

Defense Attorneys with Obstruction Cases in Montgomery County

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

Rob Canard 15 of 523 total Robert Canard 14 of 436 total Fred Kellerman 11 of 699 total Matt Roberts 11 of 479 total Brad Mcconnell 7 of 426 total Angi Simpkins 6 of 325 total Suzanne Bowen 6 of 289 total Bruce Phillips 6 of 265 total James Turk 5 of 260 total Dave Rhodes 5 of 233 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 — Montgomery County

3,301 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Montgomery 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.

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 91 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 28 Obstruction cases were heard in Montgomery County Circuit Court in 2025, where 47.4% were dismissed and 52.6% resulted in conviction.

How does Montgomery County compare to other Virginia courts?

Montgomery County has a 30.5% 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 — Montgomery County, Virginia. Based on 119 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/obstruction/montgomery-county

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