§ 18.2-308.4 — Weapons Offense
Court outcome data from 2,505 cases across 114 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 2,505 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-308.4 cases across 114 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 70.3% and an average conviction rate of 28.9%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 114 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
2,505
Total Cases
70.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
28.9%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 285 | 91.5% | 8.5% | 3.5 months |
| Virginia Beach | 135 | 46.8% | 53.2% | 4.1 months |
| Henrico County | 116 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 3.4 months |
| Suffolk | 108 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 5.2 months |
| Norfolk | 107 | 65.5% | 34.5% | 4.9 months |
| Newport News | 92 | 81.8% | 18.2% | 4.2 months |
| Chesterfield County | 90 | 82.2% | 17.8% | 5.3 months |
| Prince William County | 78 | 74.5% | 25.5% | 5.4 months |
| Chesapeake | 72 | 70.3% | 29.7% | 4.1 months |
| Hampton | 66 | 81.0% | 19.0% | 4.4 months |
| Stafford County | 55 | 60.7% | 39.3% | 4.5 months |
| Roanoke City | 53 | 70.8% | 29.2% | 1.8 months |
| Fredericksburg | 40 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 3.1 months |
| Lynchburg | 39 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 4.7 months |
| Buchanan County | 38 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 3.1 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 2,505 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-308.4 have an average dismissal rate of 70.3% and a conviction rate of 28.9% across 114 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
2,505 cases under § 18.2-308.4 were filed across 114 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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