§ 18.2-51.2 — Assault & Battery
Court outcome data from 830 cases across 92 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 830 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-51.2 cases across 92 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 57.7% and an average conviction rate of 39.9%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 92 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
830
Total Cases
57.7%
Avg Dismissal Rate
39.9%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 53 | 57.9% | 42.1% | 3.0 months |
| Richmond City | 49 | 52.4% | 47.6% | 4.4 months |
| Prince William County | 44 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 3.8 months |
| Portsmouth | 40 | 94.7% | 5.3% | 1.9 months |
| Virginia Beach | 38 | 57.1% | 42.9% | 3.3 months |
| Chesapeake | 36 | 42.9% | 57.1% | 4.5 months |
| Wise County | 33 | 25.0% | 75.0% | N/A |
| Newport News | 33 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.6 months |
| Fairfax County | 33 | 93.3% | 6.7% | 3.3 months |
| Henrico County | 26 | 45.5% | 54.5% | 2.6 months |
| Chesterfield County | 26 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 3.9 months |
| Petersburg | 24 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 5.2 months |
| Hampton | 23 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 4.7 months |
| Radford | 20 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 3.6 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 19 | 28.6% | 71.4% | 3.4 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 830 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-51.2 have an average dismissal rate of 57.7% and a conviction rate of 39.9% across 92 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
830 cases under § 18.2-51.2 were filed across 92 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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