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According to 248 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-132 cases across 60 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 29.3% and an average conviction rate of 60.0%.

Court Outcomes Across Virginia

Across 60 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):

248
Total Cases
29.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
60.0%
Avg Conviction Rate

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Prince William County 24 25.0% 75.0% 2.8 months
Westmoreland County 16 42.9% 57.1% 1.4 months
Virginia Beach 12 50.0% 50.0% 1.8 months
Halifax County 12 50.0% 50.0% 1.2 months
Campbell County 12 22.2% 77.8% 14 days
Franklin County 11 10.0% 90.0% 2.1 months
Goochland County 9 33.3% 66.7% 1.3 months
Henry County 8 0.0% 100.0% 1.9 months
Bedford County 8 60.0% 40.0% 1.2 months
Nottoway County 7 42.9% 57.1% 1.6 months
Hampton 6 0.0% 100.0% 19 days
Rockbridge County 5 25.0% 75.0% 3.8 months
Northumberland County 5 66.7% 33.3% 4.6 months
Newport News 5 0.0% 100.0% 16 days

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Based on 248 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-132 have an average dismissal rate of 29.3% and a conviction rate of 60.0% across 60 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
248 cases under § 18.2-132 were filed across 60 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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