§ 18.2-188 — Fraud / Forgery
Court outcome data from 200 cases across 55 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 200 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-188 cases across 55 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 74.1% and an average conviction rate of 24.7%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 55 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
200
Total Cases
74.1%
Avg Dismissal Rate
24.7%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 18 | 68.8% | 31.2% | 3.5 months |
| Fairfax County | 18 | 82.4% | 17.6% | 2.7 months |
| Petersburg | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.8 months |
| Prince William County | 9 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.3 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 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 3.5 months |
| Winchester | 6 | 40.0% | 60.0% | 9.2 months |
| Williamsburg | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 3.2 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 3.7 months |
| Hanover County | 5 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 5.3 months |
| Frederick County | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 4.6 months |
| Culpeper County | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.7 months |
| Chesapeake | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.4 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 200 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-188 have an average dismissal rate of 74.1% and a conviction rate of 24.7% across 55 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
200 cases under § 18.2-188 were filed across 55 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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