§ 18.2-308 — Weapons Offense
Court outcome data from 3,728 cases across 113 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 3,728 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-308, 2,642 reached an outcome — 56.5% were dismissed or dropped and 40.9% resulted in conviction, across 113 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 3,728 § 18.2-308 cases filed in 2025 across 113 Virginia jurisdictions, 2,642 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 56.5% and an average conviction rate of 40.9%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 113 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 460 | 73.1% | 26.9% | 4.1 months |
| Newport News | 400 | 67.5% | 32.5% | 4.8 months |
| Norfolk | 338 | 45.8% | 54.2% | 4.2 months |
| Virginia Beach | 323 | 27.0% | 73.0% | 4.0 months |
| Henrico County | 190 | 44.2% | 55.8% | 3.3 months |
| Chesterfield County | 178 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 4.7 months |
| Fairfax County | 135 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 4.9 months |
| Chesapeake | 124 | 65.4% | 34.6% | 4.7 months |
| Suffolk | 99 | 57.4% | 42.6% | 4.2 months |
| Roanoke City | 86 | 46.4% | 53.6% | 2.0 months |
| Petersburg | 84 | 41.1% | 58.9% | 5.3 months |
| Lynchburg | 76 | 37.0% | 63.0% | 3.7 months |
| Prince William County | 75 | 64.6% | 35.4% | 3.8 months |
| Portsmouth | 71 | 67.3% | 32.7% | 3.7 months |
| Hampton | 65 | 52.2% | 47.8% | 3.8 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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