What are the case outcomes for Obstruction in Tazewell County?

Based on 93 cases in Tazewell County (2025 public records), 45.2% are dismissed, 40.4% result in a guilty plea, and 3.4% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.8 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Obstruction in Tazewell County?

The dismissal rate is 45.2%, based on 93 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 Tazewell County?

The median case takes 2.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.6 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Obstruction in Tazewell County?

The conviction rate for Obstruction in Tazewell County is 40.4%, based on 93 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 Tazewell County?

2.2% of Obstruction cases in Tazewell County 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 Tazewell County?

Most Obstruction cases in Tazewell County are heard in General District Court (65 cases in 2025), where 45.2% are dismissed and the median case takes 3.0 months. 28 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 81.8% are dismissed.

How does Tazewell County compare to other courts for Obstruction?

Tazewell County has a 45.2% 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 Tazewell County?

For those convicted of Obstruction in Tazewell County, the average sentence recorded is 4.8 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Obstruction in Tazewell County, VA

If you've been charged with obstruction in Tazewell County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (65 of 93) were heard in General District Court, where 45.2% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 3.0 months. 28 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

45.2%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 56.8% statewide

40.4%

Conviction Rate

● vs 39.7% statewide

2.8 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 65 General District Court cases in Tazewell County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Obstruction cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

38.1%

50.0%

Dismissed by judge 7.1% (n=3) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 38.1% (n=16) Guilty Plea 50.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 4.8%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 50.0% of 42 resolved cases.

Source: 65 General District Court records, Tazewell County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Tazewell County compares

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

Tazewell CountyThis page 45.2% 93 cases

Washington County 48.6% 56 cases Bristol 40.0% 54 cases Wise County 54.1% 49 cases Wythe County 34.4% 45 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 Tazewell 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 Tazewell County are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.

77.3%

18.2%

Dismissed 4.5% (n=1) Nolle prosequi 77.3% (n=17) Guilty Plea 18.2% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Sentencing When Convicted

4.8 months

Avg Sentence

3.9 months

Median Sentence

$67

Avg Fine

Charge Reductions

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

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

2.2% of Obstruction cases
in Tazewell County are reduced

2 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Obstruction Disorderly Conduct

2 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% 1.5 months

Median 2.8 months

Slowest 25% 5.6 months

Defense Attorneys with Obstruction Cases in Tazewell County

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

Andrew Scruggs 9 of 456 total Michael Thomas 5 of 156 total Monica X Gonzalez 5 of 92 total Jim X Shortt 5 of 33 total Jim Shortt 4 of 186 total Fred Harman 4 of 106 total Penny X Nimmo 4 of 61 total Flux Neo 3 of 156 total Shannon X Adams 3 of 85 total Flux X Neo 3 of 66 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 — Tazewell County

3,013 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Tazewell County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Obstruction arrests in Tazewell County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

N; Rpd Brown 22.2% 13 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Obstruction dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Tazewell County

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 65 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 Tazewell County Circuit Court in 2025, where 81.8% were dismissed and 18.2% resulted in conviction.

Can a Obstruction charge be reduced to something lesser?

2.2% of Obstruction cases in Tazewell County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Disorderly Conduct (2 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 Tazewell County compare to other Virginia courts?

Tazewell County has a 45.2% 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 — Tazewell County, Virginia. Based on 93 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/obstruction/tazewell-county

Other Charges in Tazewell County

Drug Possession

468 cases · 69.2% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

365 cases · 43.5% dismissed

Fraud / Forgery

247 cases · 65.2% dismissed

Reckless Driving

208 cases · 25.5% dismissed