§ 18.2-53.1 — Weapons Offense
Court outcome data from 2,376 cases across 98 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 2,376 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-53.1 were dismissed or dropped in 80.1% of cases and resulted in conviction in 17.2%, across 98 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 2,376 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-53.1 cases across 98 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 80.1% and an average conviction rate of 17.2%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 98 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 322 | 84.2% | 15.8% | 4.8 months |
| Norfolk | 214 | 92.1% | 7.9% | 4.1 months |
| Virginia Beach | 197 | 66.2% | 33.8% | 5.4 months |
| Newport News | 162 | 91.2% | 8.8% | 4.8 months |
| Henrico County | 115 | 81.5% | 18.5% | 4.9 months |
| Hampton | 114 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 4.4 months |
| Portsmouth | 76 | 91.2% | 8.8% | 4.9 months |
| Prince William County | 75 | 90.9% | 9.1% | 4.8 months |
| Chesapeake | 75 | 76.2% | 23.8% | 5.2 months |
| Chesterfield County | 74 | 82.1% | 17.9% | 5.1 months |
| Danville | 60 | 81.6% | 18.4% | 3.0 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 56 | 78.3% | 21.7% | 8.6 months |
| Petersburg | 56 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 6.9 months |
| Fairfax County | 56 | 94.6% | 5.4% | 5.5 months |
| Suffolk | 51 | 61.9% | 38.1% | 5.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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