§ 18.2-250(a)(a) — Drug Possession
Court outcome data from 3,510 cases across 84 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 3,510 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-250(a)(a) cases across 84 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 61.2% and an average conviction rate of 38.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 84 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
3,510
Total Cases
61.2%
Avg Dismissal Rate
38.8%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrico County | 416 | 37.7% | 62.3% | 3.2 months |
| Chesterfield County | 296 | 66.9% | 33.1% | 4.5 months |
| Rockingham County | 293 | 58.4% | 41.6% | 4.1 months |
| Arlington County | 206 | 66.4% | 33.6% | 3.7 months |
| Prince William County | 169 | 41.2% | 58.8% | 5.1 months |
| Lynchburg | 160 | 54.2% | 45.8% | 3.8 months |
| Chesapeake | 143 | 90.3% | 9.7% | 4.3 months |
| Newport News | 118 | 81.1% | 18.9% | 4.1 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 103 | 92.3% | 7.7% | 3.3 months |
| Smyth County | 97 | 30.0% | 70.0% | 4.4 months |
| Fauquier County | 85 | 52.5% | 47.5% | 3.0 months |
| Shenandoah County | 84 | 81.8% | 18.2% | 4.4 months |
| Fairfax County | 73 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 6.0 months |
| Salem | 69 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.4 months |
| Hopewell | 69 | 94.4% | 5.6% | 4.2 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 3,510 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-250(a)(a) have an average dismissal rate of 61.2% and a conviction rate of 38.8% across 84 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
3,510 cases under § 18.2-250(a)(a) were filed across 84 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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