§ 18.2-53.1 — Weapons Offense
Court outcome data from 2,319 cases across 97 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 2,319 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-53.1 cases across 97 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 81.3% and an average conviction rate of 16.6%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 97 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
2,319
Total Cases
81.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
16.6%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 320 | 84.3% | 15.7% | 3.4 months |
| Norfolk | 209 | 93.8% | 6.2% | 3.3 months |
| Virginia Beach | 195 | 65.7% | 34.3% | 4.4 months |
| Newport News | 159 | 89.6% | 10.4% | 4.0 months |
| Henrico County | 112 | 84.2% | 15.8% | 3.3 months |
| Hampton | 104 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 3.8 months |
| Portsmouth | 76 | 90.3% | 9.7% | 3.1 months |
| Prince William County | 74 | 90.0% | 10.0% | 4.5 months |
| Chesapeake | 74 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 3.9 months |
| Chesterfield County | 68 | 96.7% | 3.3% | 3.9 months |
| Danville | 60 | 82.6% | 17.4% | 2.8 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 56 | 77.3% | 22.7% | 4.3 months |
| Fairfax County | 56 | 94.4% | 5.6% | 5.4 months |
| Petersburg | 54 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 5.3 months |
| Suffolk | 51 | 65.0% | 35.0% | 5.3 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 2,319 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-53.1 have an average dismissal rate of 81.3% and a conviction rate of 16.6% across 97 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
2,319 cases under § 18.2-53.1 were filed across 97 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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