§ 18.2-282 — Weapons Offense
Court outcome data from 2,448 cases across 119 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 2,448 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-282, 1,907 reached an outcome — 65.0% were dismissed or dropped and 28.1% resulted in conviction, across 119 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 2,448 § 18.2-282 cases filed in 2025 across 119 Virginia jurisdictions, 1,907 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 65.0% and an average conviction rate of 28.1%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 119 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News | 183 | 80.1% | 19.9% | 4.0 months |
| Norfolk | 158 | 79.1% | 20.9% | 3.2 months |
| Richmond City | 129 | 69.0% | 31.0% | 2.3 months |
| Portsmouth | 119 | 80.4% | 19.6% | 2.5 months |
| Chesterfield County | 106 | 67.4% | 32.6% | 4.0 months |
| Virginia Beach | 104 | 44.4% | 55.6% | 4.1 months |
| Hampton | 100 | 58.1% | 41.9% | 3.3 months |
| Henrico County | 87 | 61.1% | 38.9% | 3.5 months |
| Chesapeake | 76 | 81.1% | 18.9% | 3.7 months |
| Fairfax County | 70 | 77.4% | 22.6% | 3.9 months |
| Suffolk | 68 | 61.5% | 38.5% | 3.2 months |
| Danville | 60 | 49.0% | 51.0% | 2.9 months |
| Roanoke City | 58 | 52.9% | 47.1% | 1.5 months |
| Prince William County | 56 | 72.3% | 27.7% | 4.2 months |
| Petersburg | 54 | 63.2% | 36.8% | 4.0 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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