§ 18.2-193 — Fraud / Forgery
Court outcome data from 295 cases across 35 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 295 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-193 were dismissed or dropped in 83.6% of cases and resulted in conviction in 16.4%, across 35 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 295 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-193 cases across 35 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 83.6% and an average conviction rate of 16.4%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 35 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 62 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.3 months |
| Washington County | 18 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.4 months |
| Fluvanna County | 18 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.9 months |
| Wise County | 17 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1 years |
| Bristol | 17 | 28.6% | 71.4% | 2.8 months |
| Chesapeake | 15 | 76.9% | 23.1% | 6.7 months |
| Virginia Beach | 13 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 5.6 months |
| Isle of Wight County | 13 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.6 months |
| Frederick County | 13 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 1.1 years |
| Portsmouth | 12 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 2.2 months |
| Fredericksburg | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.9 months |
| Norfolk | 9 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.8 months |
| Hampton | 8 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 1.8 months |
| Stafford County | 7 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.9 months |
| Newport News | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.5 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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