What are the case outcomes for Obstruction in Richmond City?

Based on 163 cases in Richmond City (2025 public records), 75.8% are dismissed, 20.5% result in a guilty plea, and 3.8% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Obstruction in Richmond City?

The dismissal rate is 75.8%, based on 163 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 Richmond City?

The median case takes 2.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 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 Richmond City?

The conviction rate for Obstruction in Richmond City is 20.5%, based on 163 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 Richmond City?

0.6% of Obstruction cases in Richmond City are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

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

Obstruction cases in Richmond City are heard in General District Court (163 cases in 2025).

How does Richmond City compare to other courts for Obstruction?

Richmond City has a 75.8% 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 Richmond City?

For those convicted of Obstruction in Richmond City, the average sentence recorded is 8.3 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Obstruction in Richmond City, VA

Based on 163 public court records from 2025, Obstruction cases in Richmond City General District Court have a 75.8% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 56.8%), a 20.5% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.6 months.

75.8%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 56.8% statewide

20.5%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 39.7% statewide

2.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 163 General District Court cases in Richmond City were resolved in 2025. This is where most Obstruction cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

12.1%

63.6%

20.5%

Dismissed by judge 12.1% (n=16) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 63.6% (n=84) Guilty Plea 20.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 3.8%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 63.6% of 132 resolved cases.

Source: 163 General District Court records, Richmond City, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Richmond City compares

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

Richmond CityThis page 75.8% 163 cases

Chesterfield County 64.6% 327 cases Henrico County 52.7% 295 cases Hanover County 58.9% 134 cases Petersburg 58.2% 134 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 Richmond City General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

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

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

46.9%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 40.8% statewide

53.1%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 36.6% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Richmond City 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

0.6% of Obstruction cases
in Richmond City are reduced

1 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Obstruction Disorderly Conduct

1 cases · 100.0% 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 2.6 months

Slowest 25% 4.4 months

Defense Attorneys with Obstruction Cases in Richmond City

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

Madison Neale 6 of 90 total Mufeed Said 4 of 107 total Susan Brock 3 of 94 total A Jones 2 of 67 total D Whaley 2 of 26 total D Long 1 of 108 total D Wyatt 1 of 91 total Katherine Poindexter 1 of 90 total M Miles 1 of 57 total Sarah Midkiff 1 of 56 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 — Richmond City

3,963 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Richmond City 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.

Can a Obstruction charge be reduced to something lesser?

0.6% of Obstruction cases in Richmond City were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Disorderly Conduct (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 Richmond City compare to other Virginia courts?

Richmond City has a 75.8% 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 — Richmond City, Virginia. Based on 163 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/obstruction/richmond-city

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