Based on 232 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-456(5) were dismissed or dropped in 86.3% of cases and resulted in conviction in 13.7%, across 24 Virginia jurisdictions.

This page provides statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

According to 232 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-456(5) cases across 24 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 86.3% and an average conviction rate of 13.7%.

Court Outcomes Across Virginia

Across 24 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):

232
Total Cases
86.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
13.7%
Avg Conviction Rate

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Hampton 110 91.2% 8.8% 4.1 months
Newport News 36 95.8% 4.2% 4.0 months
Brunswick County 22 87.5% 12.5% 3.3 months
Virginia Beach 11 85.7% 14.3% 7.7 months
Giles County 8 85.7% 14.3% 3.2 months
Wise County 6 75.0% 25.0% 7.0 months
Montgomery County 6 100.0% 0.0% 26 days
Charlottesville 5 100.0% 0.0% 21 days

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

Based on 232 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-456(5) have an average dismissal rate of 86.3% and a conviction rate of 13.7% across 24 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
232 cases under § 18.2-456(5) were filed across 24 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

Charged under this statute? An attorney can review what this means for your case — free, no obligation.