§ 18.2-195 — Fraud / Forgery
Court outcome data from 1,842 cases across 98 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 1,842 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-195 were dismissed or dropped in 71.5% of cases and resulted in conviction in 28.5%, across 98 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 1,842 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-195 cases across 98 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 71.5% and an average conviction rate of 28.5%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 98 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 304 | 89.6% | 10.4% | 5.8 months |
| Virginia Beach | 120 | 68.9% | 31.1% | 3.8 months |
| Prince William County | 86 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 4.2 months |
| Newport News | 70 | 85.4% | 14.6% | 4.9 months |
| Suffolk | 68 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 months |
| Fredericksburg | 68 | 73.3% | 26.7% | 2.1 months |
| Stafford County | 55 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 5.5 months |
| Montgomery County | 49 | 65.2% | 34.8% | 3.0 months |
| Hanover County | 49 | 55.2% | 44.8% | 5.1 months |
| Roanoke County | 43 | 88.2% | 11.8% | 2.3 months |
| Loudoun County | 42 | 76.7% | 23.3% | 4.9 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 40 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 3.6 months |
| Henrico County | 39 | 42.3% | 57.7% | 3.0 months |
| Chesterfield County | 38 | 65.6% | 34.4% | 5.0 months |
| Danville | 37 | 46.7% | 53.3% | 3.8 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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