Weapons Offense in Hampton Roads
17,174 cases across 7 jurisdictions · 2023–2024
17,174
Total Cases
58.0%
Avg Dismissal Rate
39.2%
Avg Conviction Rate
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Outcomes vary significantly by court. Select where you were charged to see detailed statistics.
Virginia Beach
4,474 cases
4.9 months
48.3% dismissed
Norfolk
3,574 cases
4.5 months
60.0% dismissed
Chesapeake
2,532 cases
5.0 months
64.0% dismissed
Hampton
2,132 cases
5.0 months
63.0% dismissed
Suffolk
1,711 cases
5.3 months
57.6% dismissed
Portsmouth
1,515 cases
4.4 months
76.7% dismissed
Newport News
1,236 cases
6.8 months
43.7% dismissed
Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 4,474 | 48.3% | 49.7% | 4.9 months |
| Norfolk | 3,574 | 60.0% | 36.9% | 4.5 months |
| Chesapeake | 2,532 | 64.0% | 34.0% | 5.0 months |
| Hampton | 2,132 | 63.0% | 32.4% | 5.0 months |
| Suffolk | 1,711 | 57.6% | 41.1% | 5.3 months |
| Portsmouth | 1,515 | 76.7% | 21.1% | 4.4 months |
| Newport News | 1,236 | 43.7% | 49.8% | 6.8 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024
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