§ 18.2-248 — Drug Distribution
Court outcome data from 7,940 cases across 122 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 7,940 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-248 were dismissed or dropped in 52.0% of cases and resulted in conviction in 47.8%, across 122 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Penalties Under § 18.2-248
Section 18.2-248 addresses the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances in Virginia. Penalties vary by drug schedule — Schedule I/II distribution is a felony carrying 5 to 40 years in prison.
According to 7,940 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-248 cases across 122 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 52.0% and an average conviction rate of 47.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 122 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 528 | 59.0% | 41.0% | 8.5 months |
| Richmond City | 412 | 70.4% | 29.6% | 4.3 months |
| Fairfax County | 283 | 91.0% | 9.0% | 7.6 months |
| Norfolk | 275 | 60.8% | 39.2% | 5.0 months |
| Prince William County | 229 | 67.5% | 32.5% | 6.3 months |
| Henrico County | 216 | 60.7% | 39.3% | 5.5 months |
| Tazewell County | 198 | 51.8% | 48.2% | 7.7 months |
| Franklin County | 185 | 48.0% | 52.0% | 4.7 months |
| Virginia Beach | 182 | 57.6% | 42.4% | 5.5 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 175 | 61.2% | 38.8% | 4.7 months |
| Rockingham County | 164 | 28.6% | 71.4% | 4.5 months |
| Roanoke City | 162 | 56.8% | 43.2% | 6.4 months |
| Chesterfield County | 159 | 62.2% | 37.8% | 5.7 months |
| Newport News | 152 | 81.7% | 18.3% | 4.8 months |
| Lynchburg | 143 | 59.3% | 40.7% | 5.7 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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