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

Based on 1114 cases in Henrico County (2025 public records), 62.0% are dismissed, 39.6% result in a guilty plea, and 3.5% 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 Weapons Offense in Henrico County?

The dismissal rate is 62.0%, based on 1114 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

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

The median case takes 3.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.3 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.8 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Weapons Offense in Henrico County is 42.4%, based on 1114 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 Weapons Offense in Henrico County?

6.4% of Weapons Offense cases in Henrico County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Nonviol Felon Poss Gun W/I 10Y.

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

Most Weapons Offense cases in Henrico County are heard in General District Court (802 cases in 2025), where 62.0% are dismissed and the median case takes 3.5 months. 312 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 33.6% are dismissed.

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

Henrico County has a 62.0% dismissal rate for Weapons Offense. Visit the Weapons Offense overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

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

For those convicted of Weapons Offense in Henrico County, the average sentence recorded is 1.7 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Weapons Offense in Henrico County, VA

If you've been charged with weapons offense in Henrico County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (802 of 1,114) were heard in General District Court, where 62.0% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 3.5 months. 312 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

62.0%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 64.7% statewide

42.4%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 32.7% statewide

3.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 802 General District Court cases in Henrico County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Weapons Offense cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

54.8%

33.5%

Dismissed by judge 7.2% (n=37) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 54.8% (n=280) Guilty Plea 33.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 4.5%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 54.8% of 511 resolved cases.

Source: 802 General District Court records, Henrico County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Henrico County compares

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

Henrico CountyThis page 62.0% 1,114 cases

Richmond City 74.2% 2,077 cases Chesterfield County 71.6% 903 cases Petersburg 67.6% 462 cases Hanover County 59.6% 267 cases

Statewide average 64.7% 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 · 312 Weapons Offense cases in 2025

A small share of Weapons 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.

32.3%

55.3%

Dismissed 1.4% (n=3) Nolle prosequi 32.3% (n=70) Guilty Plea 55.3% Found Guilty 10.1% Acquitted 0.9%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 200 convicted cases in Henrico County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

43.5%

Received Active Jail

Median 1.2 months when imposed

▲ vs 28.8% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Henrico County General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

Charge Reductions

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

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

6.4% of Weapons Offense cases
in Henrico County are reduced

45 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Weapons Offense Nonviol Felon Poss Gun W/I 10Y

11 cases · 24.4% of reductions

Weapons Offense Nonviolent Felon Poss Gun >10Y

11 cases · 24.4% of reductions

Weapons Offense Possess Gun W/ Schedule I-Ii Drug

11 cases · 24.4% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.3 months

Median 3.5 months

Slowest 25% 5.8 months

Defense Attorneys with Weapons Offense Cases in Henrico County

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

David Whaley 65 of 260 total Cody Villalon 56 of 556 total James Mclemore 55 of 585 total Jeff Everhart 50 of 610 total Chris Bain 48 of 731 total Nikita Wolf 47 of 1,019 total Ben Shute 47 of 661 total Kaylin Cecchini 46 of 548 total Wes Simon 45 of 640 total Dontae Buck 37 of 708 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 →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Weapons Offense arrests in Henrico County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

B C Chapman 100.0% 10 cases J L Blaha 100.0% 16 cases S G Burkett 100.0% 11 cases K L Mcdearmon 83.3% 15 cases R S Barbour 80.0% 10 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Weapons Offense dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Henrico County

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 Weapons Offense cases start in General District Court — that's where the 802 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 312 Weapons Offense cases were heard in Henrico County Circuit Court in 2025, where 33.6% were dismissed and 65.4% resulted in conviction.

Can a Weapons Offense charge be reduced to something lesser?

6.4% of Weapons Offense cases in Henrico County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Nonviol Felon Poss Gun W/I 10Y (11 cases), followed by Nonviolent Felon Poss Gun >10Y (11 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 62.0% dismissal rate for Weapons Offense cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Weapons 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). Weapons Offense Outcomes — Henrico County, Virginia. Based on 1,114 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/weapons-offense/henrico-county

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2,966 cases · 45.6% dismissed

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1,823 cases · 52.8% dismissed

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Weapons Offense in Henrico County

Case Outcomes — General District Court

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Charge Reductions

Case Duration

Defense Attorneys with Weapons Offense Cases in Henrico County

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Henrico County

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Common Questions

Other Charges in Henrico County

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