§ 18.2-137 — Property Destruction
Court outcome data from 7,327 cases across 123 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 7,327 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-137 cases across 123 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 66.0% and an average conviction rate of 30.1%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 123 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
7,327
Total Cases
66.0%
Avg Dismissal Rate
30.1%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 437 | 86.5% | 13.5% | 5.2 months |
| Norfolk | 398 | 77.0% | 23.0% | 2.6 months |
| Richmond City | 359 | 68.4% | 31.6% | 2.6 months |
| Virginia Beach | 357 | 56.1% | 43.9% | 3.1 months |
| Stafford County | 287 | 72.3% | 27.7% | 4.8 months |
| Prince William County | 267 | 74.1% | 25.9% | 4.6 months |
| Newport News | 260 | 82.8% | 17.2% | 3.5 months |
| Suffolk | 258 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 2.1 months |
| Chesterfield County | 223 | 73.5% | 26.5% | 3.8 months |
| Henrico County | 222 | 64.0% | 36.0% | 4.9 months |
| Roanoke City | 174 | 58.6% | 41.4% | 1.4 months |
| Hampton | 163 | 79.0% | 21.0% | 2.8 months |
| Danville | 159 | 56.1% | 43.9% | 2.8 months |
| Chesapeake | 144 | 76.1% | 23.9% | 3.4 months |
| Lynchburg | 140 | 47.1% | 52.9% | 3.2 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 7,327 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-137 have an average dismissal rate of 66.0% and a conviction rate of 30.1% across 123 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
7,327 cases under § 18.2-137 were filed across 123 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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