§ 18.2-32 — Murder / Manslaughter
Court outcome data from 801 cases across 94 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 801 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-32 cases across 94 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 66.2% and an average conviction rate of 27.7%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 94 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
801
Total Cases
66.2%
Avg Dismissal Rate
27.7%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 132 | 75.3% | 24.7% | 2.9 months |
| Norfolk | 40 | 46.7% | 53.3% | 5.0 months |
| Suffolk | 37 | 63.6% | 36.4% | 5.7 months |
| Hampton | 34 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 4.3 months |
| Newport News | 33 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 4.0 months |
| Virginia Beach | 30 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 3.7 months |
| Portsmouth | 25 | 81.8% | 18.2% | 3.2 months |
| Henrico County | 25 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 5.3 months |
| Petersburg | 24 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 5.3 months |
| Prince William County | 22 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 5.4 months |
| Roanoke City | 19 | 70.0% | 30.0% | 1.4 months |
| Chesterfield County | 19 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.6 months |
| Accomack County | 19 | 88.9% | 11.1% | 5.8 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 18 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 4.5 months |
| Chesapeake | 16 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.7 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 801 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-32 have an average dismissal rate of 66.2% and a conviction rate of 27.7% across 94 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
801 cases under § 18.2-32 were filed across 94 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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