§ 18.2-387 — Sex Offense
Court outcome data from 835 cases across 96 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 835 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-387 cases across 96 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 58.0% and an average conviction rate of 38.0%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 96 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
835
Total Cases
58.0%
Avg Dismissal Rate
38.0%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 52 | 81.0% | 19.0% | 3.7 months |
| Portsmouth | 51 | 95.0% | 5.0% | 3.6 months |
| Virginia Beach | 50 | 29.5% | 70.5% | 2.8 months |
| Arlington County | 45 | 81.2% | 18.8% | 3.8 months |
| Norfolk | 42 | 78.4% | 21.6% | 2.6 months |
| Newport News | 39 | 53.6% | 46.4% | 3.9 months |
| Roanoke City | 35 | 43.3% | 56.7% | 1.9 months |
| Henrico County | 34 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 3.0 months |
| Prince William County | 32 | 73.7% | 26.3% | 5.9 months |
| Stafford County | 26 | 70.0% | 30.0% | 2.6 months |
| Richmond City | 25 | 70.6% | 29.4% | 1.9 months |
| Chesterfield County | 24 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 3.4 months |
| Alexandria | 21 | 45.5% | 54.5% | 3.4 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 18 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 3.0 months |
| Suffolk | 16 | 61.5% | 38.5% | 2.7 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 835 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-387 have an average dismissal rate of 58.0% and a conviction rate of 38.0% across 96 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
835 cases under § 18.2-387 were filed across 96 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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