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§ 18.2-308.2 — Weapons Offense

Court outcome data from 5,920 cases across 120 jurisdictions · 2025

Source. Virginia District + Circuit Court Information Systems, 2025 Methodology Report a correction Last refreshed May 2, 2026

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According to 5,920 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-308.2 cases across 120 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 58.8% and an average conviction rate of 40.2%.

About This Statute

Section 18.2-308.2 addresses possession of firearms by convicted felons in Virginia. It is a Class 6 felony carrying 1 to 5 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of 2 years for certain prior violent felonies. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the Virginia Legislative Information System or a licensed Virginia attorney.

Court Outcome Statistics

Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across Virginia courts (2025) shows:

5,920
Total Cases
58.8%
Avg Dismissal Rate
40.2%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Richmond City 594 64.2% 35.8% 2.7 months
Norfolk 388 55.6% 44.4% 3.5 months
Newport News 327 74.8% 25.2% 4.2 months
Virginia Beach 313 43.4% 56.6% 4.0 months
Henrico County 213 55.2% 44.8% 3.4 months
Suffolk 180 57.3% 42.7% 4.5 months
Chesterfield County 162 64.7% 35.3% 4.7 months
Chesapeake 158 53.8% 46.2% 3.4 months
Lynchburg 144 69.5% 30.5% 3.8 months
Roanoke City 139 48.7% 51.3% 1.8 months
Portsmouth 137 75.3% 24.7% 2.6 months
Hampton 131 65.8% 34.2% 3.8 months
Petersburg 126 75.8% 24.2% 5.5 months
Danville 100 55.4% 44.6% 3.1 months
Fairfax County 99 92.5% 7.5% 5.9 months

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Common Questions

Based on 5,920 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-308.2 have an average dismissal rate of 58.8% and a conviction rate of 40.2% across 120 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
5,920 cases under § 18.2-308.2 were filed across 120 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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