§ 18.2-51.2 — Assault & Battery
Court outcome data from 862 cases across 93 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 862 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-51.2 were dismissed or dropped in 56.5% of cases and resulted in conviction in 40.8%, across 93 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 862 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-51.2 cases across 93 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 56.5% and an average conviction rate of 40.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 93 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 53 | 54.5% | 45.5% | 4.6 months |
| Richmond City | 49 | 52.0% | 48.0% | 7.2 months |
| Prince William County | 45 | 76.0% | 24.0% | 4.1 months |
| Portsmouth | 40 | 90.5% | 9.5% | 2.4 months |
| Virginia Beach | 39 | 57.1% | 42.9% | 4.6 months |
| Chesapeake | 36 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 8.5 months |
| Newport News | 34 | 93.8% | 6.2% | 4.8 months |
| Wise County | 33 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 9.6 months |
| Fairfax County | 33 | 93.3% | 6.7% | 3.3 months |
| Henrico County | 27 | 46.7% | 53.3% | 5.0 months |
| Hampton | 27 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 6.5 months |
| Chesterfield County | 26 | 36.4% | 63.6% | 7.9 months |
| Petersburg | 24 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 5.4 months |
| Washington County | 20 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 5.7 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 20 | 22.2% | 77.8% | 8.4 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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