§ 18.2-308.4 — Weapons Offense
Court outcome data from 2,588 cases across 114 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 2,588 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-308.4 were dismissed or dropped in 69.1% of cases and resulted in conviction in 30.1%, across 114 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 2,588 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-308.4 cases across 114 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 69.1% and an average conviction rate of 30.1%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 114 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 290 | 91.6% | 8.4% | 3.8 months |
| Virginia Beach | 140 | 44.0% | 56.0% | 5.2 months |
| Henrico County | 123 | 66.2% | 33.8% | 4.4 months |
| Norfolk | 110 | 64.5% | 35.5% | 5.1 months |
| Suffolk | 108 | 80.3% | 19.7% | 7.4 months |
| Newport News | 95 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 4.6 months |
| Chesterfield County | 92 | 81.1% | 18.9% | 6.2 months |
| Prince William County | 80 | 76.0% | 24.0% | 6.1 months |
| Chesapeake | 74 | 68.4% | 31.6% | 4.3 months |
| Hampton | 67 | 79.1% | 20.9% | 5.1 months |
| Stafford County | 57 | 54.3% | 45.7% | 5.0 months |
| Roanoke City | 54 | 73.1% | 26.9% | 2.2 months |
| Lynchburg | 40 | 81.2% | 18.8% | 6.3 months |
| Fredericksburg | 40 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 3.2 months |
| Buchanan County | 38 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 8.9 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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