What are the case outcomes for Obstruction in Suffolk?

Based on 128 cases in Suffolk (2025 public records), 62.9% are dismissed, 37.1% result in conviction, and 3.1% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.2 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Obstruction in Suffolk?

The dismissal rate is 62.9%, based on 128 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 Suffolk?

The median case takes 4.2 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.4 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Obstruction in Suffolk?

The conviction rate for Obstruction in Suffolk is 37.1%, based on 128 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 Suffolk?

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 Suffolk?

Most Obstruction cases in Suffolk are heard in General District Court (92 cases in 2025), where 62.9% are dismissed and the median case takes 4.6 months. 36 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 51.9% are dismissed.

How does Suffolk compare to other courts for Obstruction?

Suffolk has a 62.9% 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 Suffolk?

For those convicted of Obstruction in Suffolk, the average sentence recorded is 9.2 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Obstruction in Suffolk, VA — 62.9% Dismissed

If you've been charged with obstruction in Suffolk — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (92 of 128) were heard in General District Court, where 62.9% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 4.6 months. 36 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

Key takeaways

62.9% of Obstruction cases in Suffolk were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 128 public court records (Virginia average: 57.4%).
37.1% resulted in conviction; 3.1% ended in acquittal.
The median case resolved in 4.2 months; the slowest quarter took 7.4 months or more.

62.9%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 57.4% statewide

37.1%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 39.2% statewide

4.2 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 92 General District Court cases in Suffolk were resolved in 2025. This is where most Obstruction cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

31.4%

34.3%

Dismissed by judge 31.4% (n=11) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 31.4% (n=11) Convicted 34.3% (n=12) Acquitted 2.9%

Largest outcomeConvicted — 34.3% of 35 resolved cases.

Source: 92 General District Court records, Suffolk, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Suffolk compares

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

SuffolkThis page 62.9% 128 cases

Virginia Beach 40.5% 580 cases Newport News 70.5% 401 cases Norfolk 55.4% 355 cases Chesapeake 66.8% 252 cases

Statewide average 57.4% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Suffolk General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 36 Obstruction cases in 2025

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

48.1%

40.7%

Dismissed 3.7% (n=1) Nolle prosequi 48.1% (n=13) Guilty Plea 40.7% Found Guilty 3.7% Acquitted 3.7%

See the full Suffolk Circuit Court record — all charges, judges, and case outcomes at this level.

Sentencing When Convicted

9.2 months

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

$215

Avg Fine

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.4 months

Median 4.2 months

Slowest 25% 7.4 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Obstruction Charge

Representation options in Suffolk.

If you cannot afford an attorney for a obstruction charge, you may qualify for court-appointed counsel or a public defender. How Virginia's indigent-defense system works explains who qualifies and how representation is assigned in Suffolk. Defense attorneys who have appeared on obstruction cases in Suffolk are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Obstruction Cases in Suffolk

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

Warren Kozak 9 of 400 total Kevin Frank 5 of 295 total Ashby Pope 4 of 298 total Sean Domer 4 of 270 total Tamikia C Vasquez 4 of 194 total Arwen Councill 4 of 152 total Alexander Bell 4 of 137 total William Johnson 1 of 104 total Christopher Dunn 1 of 62 total Richard G Hallenback 1 of 35 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 — Suffolk

3,643 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Suffolk 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 92 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 36 Obstruction cases were heard in Suffolk Circuit Court in 2025, where 51.9% were dismissed and 44.4% resulted in conviction.

How does Suffolk compare to other Virginia courts?

Suffolk has a 62.9% 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 — Suffolk, Virginia. Based on 128 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/obstruction/suffolk

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