§ 18.2-460(e) — Obstruction
Court outcome data from 1,364 cases across 103 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 1,364 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-460(e), 979 reached an outcome — 58.3% were dismissed or dropped and 38.4% resulted in conviction, across 103 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 1,364 § 18.2-460(e) cases filed in 2025 across 103 Virginia jurisdictions, 979 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 58.3% and an average conviction rate of 38.4%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 103 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 107 | 41.8% | 58.2% | 3.6 months |
| Fairfax County | 99 | 73.0% | 27.0% | 4.2 months |
| Prince William County | 98 | 75.8% | 24.2% | 4.2 months |
| Newport News | 88 | 76.3% | 23.7% | 4.0 months |
| Henrico County | 62 | 54.0% | 46.0% | 3.5 months |
| Norfolk | 48 | 39.0% | 61.0% | 2.5 months |
| Portsmouth | 47 | 63.2% | 36.8% | 2.8 months |
| Chesterfield County | 45 | 81.6% | 18.4% | 3.4 months |
| Hampton | 37 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 2.8 months |
| Roanoke City | 33 | 51.6% | 48.4% | 1.0 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 29 | 57.1% | 42.9% | 2.4 months |
| Richmond City | 28 | 74.1% | 25.9% | 2.3 months |
| Lynchburg | 27 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 3.1 months |
| Fredericksburg | 25 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.5 months |
| Suffolk | 24 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 4.2 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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