§ 18.2-121
Court outcome data from 1,234 cases across 98 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 1,234 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-121 were dismissed or dropped in 65.9% of cases and resulted in conviction in 29.8%, across 98 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 1,234 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-121 cases across 98 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 65.9% and an average conviction rate of 29.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 98 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 190 | 78.7% | 21.3% | 4.0 months |
| Newport News | 99 | 77.5% | 22.5% | 4.2 months |
| Prince William County | 74 | 67.9% | 32.1% | 5.0 months |
| Richmond City | 59 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 2.2 months |
| Arlington County | 52 | 78.6% | 21.4% | 3.8 months |
| Henrico County | 44 | 52.9% | 47.1% | 2.8 months |
| Roanoke City | 35 | 64.7% | 35.3% | 1.2 months |
| Chesterfield County | 33 | 77.4% | 22.6% | 4.2 months |
| Montgomery County | 29 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 3.7 months |
| Rockingham County | 27 | 47.6% | 52.4% | 3.3 months |
| Stafford County | 24 | 57.1% | 42.9% | 3.2 months |
| Portsmouth | 23 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 months |
| Loudoun County | 19 | 58.8% | 41.2% | 5.1 months |
| Virginia Beach | 18 | 82.4% | 17.6% | 2.2 months |
| Henry County | 18 | 26.7% | 73.3% | 2.1 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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