What are the case outcomes for Sex Offense in Henrico County?

Based on 56 cases in Henrico County (2025 public records), 37.5% are dismissed, 42.3% result in a guilty plea, and 9.9% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Sex Offense in Henrico County?

The dismissal rate is 37.5%, based on 56 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Sex Offense case take in Henrico County?

The median case takes 4.1 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.8 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Sex Offense in Henrico County?

The conviction rate for Sex Offense in Henrico County is 42.3%, based on 56 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 Sex Offense in Henrico County?

1.8% of Sex Offense cases in Henrico County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Enter House Armed, Larceny etc..

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Sex Offense in Henrico County?

Most Sex Offense cases in Henrico County are heard in General District Court (32 cases in 2025), where 37.5% are dismissed and the median case takes 3.9 months. 24 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 61.5% are dismissed.

How does Henrico County compare to other courts for Sex Offense?

Henrico County has a 37.5% dismissal rate for Sex Offense. Visit the Sex Offense overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Sex Offense in Henrico County?

For those convicted of Sex Offense in Henrico County, the average sentence recorded is 3.8 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Sex Offense in Henrico County, VA

If you've been charged with sex offense in Henrico County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (32 of 56) were heard in General District Court, where 37.5% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 3.9 months. 24 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

37.5%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 65.3% statewide

42.3%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 30.1% statewide

4.1 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 32 General District Court cases in Henrico County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Sex Offense cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

31.2%

62.5%

Dismissed by judge 6.2% (n=1) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 31.2% (n=5) Guilty Plea 62.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 62.5% of 16 resolved cases.

Source: 32 General District Court records, Henrico County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Henrico County compares

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

Henrico CountyThis page 37.5% 56 cases

Hampton 62.0% 299 cases Prince William County 80.3% 239 cases Chesterfield County 64.9% 181 cases Norfolk 73.3% 168 cases

Statewide average 65.3% all Virginia

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

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

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 24 Sex Offense cases in 2025

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

53.8%

15.4%

23.1%

Dismissed 7.7% (n=1) Nolle prosequi 53.8% (n=7) Guilty Plea 15.4% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 23.1%

Sentencing When Convicted

3.8 years

Avg Sentence

3.8 years

Median Sentence

Charge Reductions

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

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

1.8% of Sex Offense cases
in Henrico County are reduced

1 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Sex Offense Enter House Armed, Larceny etc.

1 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% 2.8 months

Median 4.1 months

Slowest 25% 6.4 months

Defense Attorneys with Sex Offense Cases in Henrico County

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

Cody Villalon 8 of 556 total Kevin Calhoun 7 of 95 total Peter Baruch 5 of 159 total Jeffrey Everhart 3 of 117 total Scott Pickus 3 of 34 total Kevin Purnell 2 of 101 total Nathaniel Moger 2 of 61 total Robert Windle 2 of 37 total Sam Simpson 2 of 24 total Misty Roundtree 2 of 20 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 — Henrico County

6,558 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Henrico County 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 Sex Offense cases start in General District Court — that's where the 32 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 24 Sex Offense cases were heard in Henrico County Circuit Court in 2025, where 61.5% were dismissed and 15.4% resulted in conviction.

Can a Sex Offense charge be reduced to something lesser?

1.8% of Sex Offense cases in Henrico County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Enter House Armed, Larceny etc. (1 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 Henrico County compare to other Virginia courts?

Henrico County has a 37.5% dismissal rate for Sex Offense cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Sex Offense 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). Sex Offense Outcomes — Henrico County, Virginia. Based on 56 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/sex-offense/henrico-county

Other Charges in Henrico County

Larceny / Theft

2,966 cases · 45.6% dismissed

Drug Possession

1,823 cases · 52.8% dismissed

Weapons Offense

1,114 cases · 54.0% dismissed

DUI / DWI

966 cases · 13.0% dismissed