§ 18.2-195 — Fraud / Forgery
Court outcome data from 1,763 cases across 97 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 1,763 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-195 cases across 97 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 72.7% and an average conviction rate of 27.3%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 97 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
1,763
Total Cases
72.7%
Avg Dismissal Rate
27.3%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 301 | 89.8% | 10.2% | 5.6 months |
| Virginia Beach | 111 | 69.0% | 31.0% | 3.9 months |
| Prince William County | 85 | 67.9% | 32.1% | 4.2 months |
| Suffolk | 68 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 months |
| Fredericksburg | 68 | 69.6% | 30.4% | 1.7 months |
| Newport News | 67 | 89.7% | 10.3% | 4.9 months |
| Stafford County | 55 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 5.5 months |
| Montgomery County | 44 | 70.6% | 29.4% | 2.8 months |
| Hanover County | 44 | 57.7% | 42.3% | 5.0 months |
| Roanoke County | 41 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 2.3 months |
| Loudoun County | 41 | 75.9% | 24.1% | 2.2 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 40 | 78.3% | 21.7% | 1.6 months |
| Henrico County | 37 | 45.8% | 54.2% | 2.6 months |
| Chesterfield County | 36 | 76.0% | 24.0% | 3.9 months |
| Norfolk | 32 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 3.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 1,763 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-195 have an average dismissal rate of 72.7% and a conviction rate of 27.3% across 97 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
1,763 cases under § 18.2-195 were filed across 97 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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