What are the case outcomes for Robbery in Petersburg?

Based on 26 cases in Petersburg (2025 public records), 42.9% are dismissed, 14.3% result in a guilty plea, and 42.9% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Robbery in Petersburg?

The dismissal rate is 42.9%, based on 26 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Robbery case take in Petersburg?

The median case takes 3.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.2 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Robbery in Petersburg?

The conviction rate for Robbery in Petersburg is 14.3%, based on 26 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 Robbery in Petersburg?

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

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Robbery in Petersburg?

Robbery cases in Petersburg are heard in Circuit Court (26 cases in 2025).

How does Petersburg compare to other courts for Robbery?

Petersburg has a 42.9% dismissal rate for Robbery. Visit the Robbery overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Robbery in Petersburg?

For those convicted of Robbery in Petersburg, the average sentence recorded is 10.0 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Robbery in Petersburg, VA — 42.9% Dismissed

Robbery cases in Petersburg are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 26 cases in 2025, 42.9% were dismissed or dropped and 14.3% resulted in conviction.

42.9%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 62.1% statewide

14.3%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 36.8% statewide

3.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 26 Circuit Court cases in Petersburg were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

28.6%

14.3%

42.9%

Dismissed by judge 28.6% (n=2) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 14.3% (n=1) Guilty Plea 14.3% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 42.9%

Largest outcomeAcquitted — 42.9% of 7 resolved cases.

Source: 26 Circuit Court records, Petersburg, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Petersburg compares

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

PetersburgThis page 42.9% 26 cases

Richmond City 69.4% 203 cases Chesterfield County 60.3% 107 cases Henrico County 67.3% 97 cases

Statewide average 62.1% all Virginia

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

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

Sentencing When Convicted

10.0 years

Avg Sentence

10.0 years

Median Sentence

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.6 months

Median 3.5 months

Slowest 25% 7.2 months

Defense Attorneys with Robbery Cases in Petersburg

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

Lee Kilduff 4 of 228 total Steve Hanna 3 of 25 total Nicole Gibson 2 of 74 total Christopher Feldmann 2 of 59 total Walter Harris 2 of 48 total James Rosson 1 of 69 total Shaun Huband 1 of 27 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 — Petersburg

1,758 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Petersburg 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 Petersburg compare to other Virginia courts?

Petersburg has a 42.9% dismissal rate for Robbery cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Robbery 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). Robbery Outcomes — Petersburg, Virginia. Based on 26 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/robbery/petersburg

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