§ 18.2-282 — Weapons Offense
Court outcome data from 2,351 cases across 118 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 2,351 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-282 cases across 118 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 64.8% and an average conviction rate of 28.2%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 118 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
2,351
Total Cases
64.8%
Avg Dismissal Rate
28.2%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News | 183 | 78.8% | 21.2% | 3.9 months |
| Norfolk | 152 | 78.2% | 21.8% | 3.2 months |
| Richmond City | 126 | 69.4% | 30.6% | 2.2 months |
| Portsmouth | 114 | 81.4% | 18.6% | 2.6 months |
| Chesterfield County | 102 | 64.1% | 35.9% | 4.0 months |
| Hampton | 93 | 56.2% | 43.8% | 3.4 months |
| Virginia Beach | 91 | 42.4% | 57.6% | 3.4 months |
| Henrico County | 81 | 56.5% | 43.5% | 2.9 months |
| Chesapeake | 74 | 79.2% | 20.8% | 3.6 months |
| Suffolk | 68 | 61.5% | 38.5% | 3.3 months |
| Fairfax County | 67 | 77.6% | 22.4% | 4.1 months |
| Roanoke City | 57 | 54.0% | 46.0% | 1.6 months |
| Danville | 57 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.9 months |
| Petersburg | 53 | 63.9% | 36.1% | 3.6 months |
| Prince William County | 50 | 75.6% | 24.4% | 4.2 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 2,351 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-282 have an average dismissal rate of 64.8% and a conviction rate of 28.2% across 118 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
2,351 cases under § 18.2-282 were filed across 118 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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