§ 18.2-460(b) — Obstruction
Court outcome data from 537 cases across 60 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 537 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-460(b), 383 reached an outcome — 61.4% were dismissed or dropped and 38.1% resulted in conviction, across 60 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 537 § 18.2-460(b) cases filed in 2025 across 60 Virginia jurisdictions, 383 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 61.4% and an average conviction rate of 38.1%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 60 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington County | 58 | 85.1% | 14.9% | 3.2 months |
| Chesterfield County | 44 | 71.0% | 29.0% | 3.8 months |
| Fairfax County | 38 | 76.7% | 23.3% | 4.7 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 31 | 35.3% | 64.7% | 2.7 months |
| Prince William County | 26 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 7.2 months |
| Henrico County | 22 | 42.9% | 57.1% | 2.9 months |
| Newport News | 19 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 4.7 months |
| Loudoun County | 19 | 64.3% | 35.7% | 1.6 months |
| Fauquier County | 18 | 69.2% | 30.8% | 2.9 months |
| Rockingham County | 16 | 45.5% | 54.5% | 3.3 months |
| Hopewell | 15 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 2.9 months |
| Portsmouth | 12 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 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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