§ 18.2-188 — Fraud / Forgery
Court outcome data from 207 cases across 55 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 207 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-188 were dismissed or dropped in 72.9% of cases and resulted in conviction in 25.9%, across 55 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 207 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-188 cases across 55 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 72.9% and an average conviction rate of 25.9%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 55 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 19 | 84.2% | 15.8% | 2.4 months |
| Virginia Beach | 18 | 68.8% | 31.2% | 3.5 months |
| Prince William County | 11 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 3.3 months |
| Petersburg | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.8 months |
| Hampton | 9 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 1.1 months |
| Newport News | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.2 months |
| Orange County | 7 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 months |
| Chesterfield County | 7 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 3.5 months |
| Winchester | 6 | 40.0% | 60.0% | 9.2 months |
| Williamsburg | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 3.2 months |
| Hanover County | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 4.9 months |
| Suffolk | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 6.1 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 3.7 months |
| Frederick County | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 4.6 months |
| Culpeper County | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.7 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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