Robbery in Virginia
6,812 cases across 50 jurisdictions · 2023–2024
According to 6,812 public court records from 2023–2024, Robbery cases across 50 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.2% and an average conviction rate of 43.8%. Statewide, 12.8% of Robbery charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $936.
Facing Robbery charges in Virginia? Dismissal rates range from 0.0% to 83.1% depending on the court. An attorney who knows your court can tell you what this means — free, no obligation.
Ask a Virginia attorney — freeDismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (prosecutor-dropped cases). Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates are averaged across 50 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2023–2024 public court records. Last updated: December 2024
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Fine | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 574 | 41.6% | 57.1% | 5.1 months | $2,900 | 6.6 years |
| Fairfax County | 500 | 83.1% | 16.9% | 4.9 months | $875 | 7.4 months |
| Prince William County | 499 | 60.5% | 38.8% | 4.9 months | — | 8.2 years |
| Newport News | 471 | 57.1% | 35.9% | 4.6 months | — | 7.9 years |
| Richmond City | 465 | 51.8% | 46.7% | 6.5 months | — | 10.1 years |
| Norfolk | 455 | 60.8% | 37.2% | 4.7 months | $150 | 6.1 years |
| Chesterfield County | 337 | 60.8% | 38.3% | 5.9 months | — | 11.1 years |
| Hampton | 311 | 60.6% | 36.7% | 4.0 months | — | 9.9 years |
| Portsmouth | 293 | 62.0% | 37.5% | 4.5 months | — | 8.2 years |
| Arlington County | 292 | 51.8% | 48.2% | 5.6 months | $300 | 3.8 years |
| Chesapeake | 285 | 37.2% | 61.1% | 5.1 months | $375 | 7.8 years |
| Henrico County | 274 | 43.2% | 56.3% | 4.8 months | — | 14.6 years |
| Suffolk | 213 | 53.5% | 44.4% | 5.5 months | $50 | 9.5 years |
| Roanoke City | 190 | 66.1% | 33.9% | 2.5 months | — | 6.2 years |
| Petersburg | 126 | 61.9% | 33.3% | 8.4 months | — | 13.2 years |
| Danville | 109 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 3.7 months | $38 | 18.9 years |
| Loudoun County | 93 | 47.5% | 44.3% | 4.7 months | — | 5.2 years |
| Stafford County | 92 | 56.2% | 43.8% | 5.1 months | $500 | 7.4 years |
| Lynchburg | 74 | 42.6% | 57.4% | 5.8 months | — | 9.2 years |
| Spotsylvania County | 69 | 54.3% | 40.0% | 4.7 months | — | 8.3 years |
| Fredericksburg | 63 | 29.2% | 45.8% | 3.7 months | — | 5.4 years |
| Alexandria | 60 | 57.1% | 42.9% | 1.6 months | — | 8.6 months |
| Roanoke County | 60 | 27.3% | 68.2% | 7.1 months | — | 7.8 years |
| Prince George County | 56 | 38.1% | 57.1% | 10.1 months | — | 16.7 years |
| Williamsburg | 55 | 58.3% | 41.7% | 4.5 months | — | 7.8 years |
| Rockingham County | 48 | 40.5% | 59.5% | 4.9 months | — | 6.6 years |
| Charlottesville | 47 | 50.0% | 45.5% | 3.2 months | — | 8.4 years |
| Henry County | 46 | 38.7% | 61.3% | 3.8 months | $100 | 7.3 years |
| Winchester | 46 | 39.0% | 61.0% | 10.7 months | — | 6.3 years |
| Hopewell | 45 | 47.2% | 52.8% | 5.4 months | — | 35.7 years |
| Accomack County | 44 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 9.6 months | — | 11.8 years |
| Colonial Heights | 44 | 41.2% | 58.8% | 3.2 months | — | 15.0 years |
| Frederick County | 38 | 35.7% | 50.0% | 6.9 months | $1,500 | 5.0 years |
| Pulaski County | 36 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 6.5 months | — | 9.9 years |
| Southampton County | 36 | 58.3% | 41.7% | 7.6 months | — | 9.0 years |
| York County | 34 | 20.0% | 80.0% | 5.9 months | — | 19.3 years |
| Franklin County | 31 | 30.0% | 70.0% | 4.6 months | — | 14.4 years |
| Sussex County | 27 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 6.1 months | — | 7.5 years |
| Tazewell County | 26 | 66.7% | 25.0% | 5.0 months | — | 5.3 years |
| Bristol | 25 | 62.5% | 31.2% | 5.3 months | $750 | 11.6 years |
| Dinwiddie County | 25 | 46.7% | 53.3% | 1.1 years | — | 11.9 years |
| Warren County | 24 | 81.8% | 18.2% | 6.6 months | — | 4.0 years |
| Fauquier County | 23 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 8.8 months | — | 23.2 years |
| Mecklenburg County | 23 | 16.7% | 77.8% | 1.3 years | $500 | 15.7 years |
| Montgomery County | 23 | 54.5% | 45.5% | 5.3 months | $200 | 4.0 years |
| Halifax County | 22 | 25.0% | 68.8% | 7.3 months | — | 18.6 years |
| Greensville County | 21 | 28.6% | 71.4% | 7.0 months | — | 14.8 years |
| Hanover County | 21 | 55.6% | 44.4% | 2.6 months | — | 12.5 years |
| Northampton County | 21 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 8.3 months | $50 | 11.1 years |
| Caroline County | 20 | 30.8% | 69.2% | 6.0 months | — | 14.4 years |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Case Dismissed?
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Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 6,812 cases analyzed across 50 jurisdictions. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Robbery dismissal rates range from 0% to 83% across Virginia. Your court matters. An attorney who handles Robbery cases in your court can review your case — free.
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