§ 18.2-308 — Weapons Offense
Court outcome data from 3,583 cases across 112 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 3,583 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-308 cases across 112 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 56.2% and an average conviction rate of 41.1%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 112 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
3,583
Total Cases
56.2%
Avg Dismissal Rate
41.1%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 451 | 73.7% | 26.3% | 4.0 months |
| Newport News | 377 | 65.7% | 34.3% | 5.7 months |
| Norfolk | 328 | 43.9% | 56.1% | 4.1 months |
| Virginia Beach | 308 | 27.9% | 72.1% | 3.9 months |
| Henrico County | 179 | 43.9% | 56.1% | 3.3 months |
| Chesterfield County | 172 | 73.8% | 26.2% | 4.7 months |
| Fairfax County | 126 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 5.7 months |
| Chesapeake | 115 | 64.8% | 35.2% | 4.2 months |
| Suffolk | 97 | 54.7% | 45.3% | 4.4 months |
| Petersburg | 85 | 39.6% | 60.4% | 4.7 months |
| Roanoke City | 82 | 47.7% | 52.3% | 2.4 months |
| Portsmouth | 70 | 68.1% | 31.9% | 3.6 months |
| Lynchburg | 70 | 40.5% | 59.5% | 3.6 months |
| Prince William County | 68 | 68.2% | 31.8% | 3.9 months |
| Hampton | 64 | 53.3% | 46.7% | 3.8 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 3,583 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-308 have an average dismissal rate of 56.2% and a conviction rate of 41.1% across 112 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
3,583 cases under § 18.2-308 were filed across 112 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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