Based on 349 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-132 were dismissed or dropped in 29.9% of cases and resulted in conviction in 60.8%, across 73 Virginia jurisdictions.

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According to 349 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-132 cases across 73 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 29.9% and an average conviction rate of 60.8%.

Court Outcomes Across Virginia

Across 73 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):

349
Total Cases
29.9%
Avg Dismissal Rate
60.8%
Avg Conviction Rate

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Prince William County 31 23.5% 76.5% 2.7 months
Westmoreland County 23 23.1% 76.9% 1.8 months
Halifax County 17 50.0% 50.0% 1.6 months
Virginia Beach 16 33.3% 66.7% 1.8 months
Campbell County 14 20.0% 80.0% 20 days
Bedford County 13 50.0% 50.0% 2.1 months
Northumberland County 11 50.0% 50.0% 3.0 months
Henry County 11 50.0% 50.0% 2.2 months
Franklin County 11 10.0% 90.0% 2.1 months
Goochland County 10 30.0% 70.0% 1.4 months
Hampton 9 0.0% 100.0% 1.2 months
Spotsylvania County 8 0.0% 0.0% 2.0 months
Nottoway County 8 42.9% 57.1% 1.6 months
Tazewell County 7 60.0% 40.0% 2.4 months
Fairfax County 7 100.0% 0.0% 24 days

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

Based on 349 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-132 have an average dismissal rate of 29.9% and a conviction rate of 60.8% across 73 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
349 cases under § 18.2-132 were filed across 73 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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