§ 18.2-460(b) — Obstruction
Court outcome data from 532 cases across 60 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 532 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-460(b) cases across 60 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 61.0% and an average conviction rate of 38.7%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 60 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
532
Total Cases
61.0%
Avg Dismissal Rate
38.7%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington County | 58 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 3.6 months |
| Chesterfield County | 44 | 70.0% | 30.0% | 4.3 months |
| Fairfax County | 37 | 78.6% | 21.4% | 5.4 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 31 | 35.3% | 64.7% | 3.3 months |
| Prince William County | 25 | 61.5% | 38.5% | 7.3 months |
| Henrico County | 22 | 45.0% | 55.0% | 2.6 months |
| Newport News | 18 | 76.9% | 23.1% | 4.5 months |
| Loudoun County | 18 | 64.3% | 35.7% | 2.8 months |
| Fauquier County | 18 | 69.2% | 30.8% | 3.1 months |
| Rockingham County | 16 | 40.0% | 60.0% | 3.7 months |
| Hopewell | 15 | 27.3% | 72.7% | 2.9 months |
| Portsmouth | 12 | 55.6% | 44.4% | 3.1 months |
| Wise County | 11 | 62.5% | 37.5% | 2.8 months |
| Williamsburg | 11 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 3.7 months |
| Stafford County | 11 | 57.1% | 42.9% | 2.4 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 532 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-460(b) have an average dismissal rate of 61.0% and a conviction rate of 38.7% across 60 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
532 cases under § 18.2-460(b) were filed across 60 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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