What are the case outcomes for Protective Order Violation in Virginia Beach?

Based on 46 cases in Virginia Beach (2025 public records), 69.2% are dismissed, 20.5% result in a guilty plea, and 5.1% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.4 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Protective Order Violation in Virginia Beach?

The dismissal rate is 69.2%, based on 46 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Protective Order Violation case take in Virginia Beach?

The median case takes 1.4 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.4 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Protective Order Violation in Virginia Beach?

The conviction rate for Protective Order Violation in Virginia Beach is 25.6%, based on 46 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 Protective Order Violation in Virginia Beach?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Protective Order Violation in Virginia Beach?

Protective Order Violation cases in Virginia Beach are heard in Circuit Court (46 cases in 2025).

How does Virginia Beach compare to other courts for Protective Order Violation?

Virginia Beach has a 69.2% dismissal rate for Protective Order Violation. Visit the Protective Order Violation overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Protective Order Violation in Virginia Beach?

For those convicted of Protective Order Violation in Virginia Beach, the average sentence recorded is 8.2 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Protective Order Violation in Virginia Beach, VA

Protective Order Violation cases in Virginia Beach are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 46 cases in 2025, 69.2% were dismissed or dropped and 25.6% resulted in conviction.

69.2%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.3% statewide

25.6%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 39.9% statewide

1.4 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 46 Circuit Court cases in Virginia Beach were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

66.7%

20.5%

Dismissed by judge 2.6% (n=1) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 66.7% (n=26) Guilty Plea 20.5% Found Guilty 5.1% Acquitted 5.1%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 66.7% of 39 resolved cases.

Source: 46 Circuit Court records, Virginia Beach, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Virginia Beach compares

Dismissal rates for Protective Order Violation in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the next four jurisdictions statewide by case volume.

Virginia BeachThis page 69.2% 46 cases

Chesterfield County 30.4% 41 cases Prince William County 66.7% 36 cases Lynchburg 50.0% 31 cases Orange County 65.0% 31 cases

Statewide average 53.3% all Virginia

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

Filed in Virginia Beach Circuit Court? See the full Circuit Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

8.2 months

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.4 months

Median 1.4 months

Slowest 25% 3.4 months

Defense Attorneys with Protective Order Violation Cases in Virginia Beach

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Virginia Beach and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Protective Order Violation cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Joel G Kinney 3 of 102 total W O'Brien 2 of 60 total B Thibault 2 of 26 total Moody Stallings 2 of 25 total Jarrett Mccormack 1 of 46 total Kevin R Pettrey 1 of 24 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 — Virginia Beach

7,065 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Virginia Beach 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.

How does Virginia Beach compare to other Virginia courts?

Virginia Beach has a 69.2% dismissal rate for Protective Order Violation cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Protective Order Violation 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). Protective Order Violation Outcomes — Virginia Beach, Virginia. Based on 46 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/protective-order-violation/virginia-beach

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