§ 18.2-168 — Fraud / Forgery
Court outcome data from 813 cases across 85 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 813 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-168 were dismissed or dropped in 63.2% of cases and resulted in conviction in 36.8%, across 85 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 813 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-168 cases across 85 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 63.2% and an average conviction rate of 36.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 85 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 105 | 92.6% | 7.4% | 10.3 months |
| Chesapeake | 44 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 3.5 months |
| Shenandoah County | 42 | 72.4% | 27.6% | 3.2 months |
| Rockingham County | 39 | 54.5% | 45.5% | 8.9 months |
| Virginia Beach | 34 | 30.8% | 69.2% | 4.7 months |
| Petersburg | 32 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.2 months |
| Greensville County | 28 | 59.1% | 40.9% | 1.6 months |
| Henrico County | 27 | 31.6% | 68.4% | 2.3 months |
| Dickenson County | 26 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.7 months |
| Norfolk | 22 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 3.5 months |
| Isle of Wight County | 21 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 3.7 months |
| Culpeper County | 20 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 9.3 months |
| Wythe County | 19 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 2.1 months |
| Montgomery County | 19 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 2.4 months |
| Arlington County | 18 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 4.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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