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

Based on 34 cases in Northampton County (2025 public records), 62.5% are dismissed, 37.5% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.4 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Weapons Offense in Northampton County?

The dismissal rate is 62.5%, based on 34 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 Northampton County?

The median case takes 4.4 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 3.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.2 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Weapons Offense in Northampton County is 37.5%, based on 34 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 Northampton County?

2.9% of Weapons Offense cases in Northampton County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Solicitation Of Juvenile-Frarm Display W/Sell Schedule I,Ii.

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

Weapons Offense cases in Northampton County are heard in General District Court (34 cases in 2025).

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

Northampton County has a 62.5% 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 Northampton County?

For those convicted of Weapons Offense in Northampton County, the average sentence recorded is 4.6 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Weapons Offense in Northampton County, VA

Based on 34 public court records from 2025, Weapons Offense cases in Northampton County General District Court have a 62.5% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 64.7%), a 37.5% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 4.4 months.

62.5%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 64.7% statewide

37.5%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 32.7% statewide

4.4 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 34 General District Court cases in Northampton County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Weapons Offense cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

50.0%

12.5%

37.5%

Dismissed by judge 50.0% (n=8) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 12.5% (n=2) Guilty Plea 37.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 50.0% of 16 resolved cases.

Source: 34 General District Court records, Northampton County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Northampton County compares

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

Northampton CountyThis page 62.5% 34 cases

Richmond City 74.2% 2,077 cases Newport News 74.8% 1,744 cases Norfolk 63.8% 1,499 cases Virginia Beach 40.8% 1,441 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 Northampton County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

4.6 months

Avg Sentence

6.0 months

Median Sentence

$175

Avg Fine

Charge Reductions

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

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

2.9% of Weapons Offense cases
in Northampton County are reduced

1 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Weapons Offense Solicitation Of Juvenile-Frarm Display W/Sell Schedule I,Ii

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% 3.6 months

Median 4.4 months

Slowest 25% 5.2 months

Defense Attorneys with Weapons Offense Cases in Northampton County

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

M Huff 8 of 192 total Richard S Phillips 6 of 58 total J Greenside 5 of 324 total Patrick L Bales 5 of 89 total P Ertel 4 of 222 total Sharri D Mapp-Jones 4 of 95 total N Wright 3 of 111 total K Collins 2 of 89 total H Coleman 1 of 320 total Jon E Thornbrugh 1 of 81 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 — Northampton County

620 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Northampton 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 Northampton County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Hipple 100.0% 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 Northampton 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.

Can a Weapons Offense charge be reduced to something lesser?

2.9% of Weapons Offense cases in Northampton County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Solicitation Of Juvenile-Frarm Display W/Sell Schedule I,Ii (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 Northampton County compare to other Virginia courts?

Northampton County has a 62.5% 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 — Northampton County, Virginia. Based on 34 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/weapons-offense/northampton-county

Other Charges in Northampton County

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98 cases · 20.0% dismissed

DUI / DWI

49 cases · 7.7% dismissed

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40 cases · 58.1% dismissed