§ 18.2-460(a) — Obstruction
Court outcome data from 1,153 cases across 87 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 1,153 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-460(a) cases across 87 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 61.7% and an average conviction rate of 34.7%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 87 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
1,153
Total Cases
61.7%
Avg Dismissal Rate
34.7%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington County | 131 | 74.8% | 25.2% | 3.5 months |
| Prince William County | 77 | 68.5% | 31.5% | 5.2 months |
| Loudoun County | 69 | 80.7% | 19.3% | 3.3 months |
| Henrico County | 54 | 43.6% | 56.4% | 3.1 months |
| Fairfax County | 54 | 86.1% | 13.9% | 5.2 months |
| Chesterfield County | 52 | 63.2% | 36.8% | 4.8 months |
| Rockingham County | 47 | 43.9% | 56.1% | 2.8 months |
| Newport News | 45 | 80.6% | 19.4% | 4.6 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 35 | 62.5% | 37.5% | 3.1 months |
| Portsmouth | 31 | 85.2% | 14.8% | 3.3 months |
| Hopewell | 28 | 56.5% | 43.5% | 2.7 months |
| Chesapeake | 25 | 65.0% | 35.0% | 4.3 months |
| Norfolk | 22 | 53.3% | 46.7% | 2.7 months |
| Williamsburg | 19 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 4.0 months |
| Fauquier County | 19 | 46.7% | 53.3% | 2.0 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 1,153 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-460(a) have an average dismissal rate of 61.7% and a conviction rate of 34.7% across 87 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
1,153 cases under § 18.2-460(a) were filed across 87 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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