§ 18.2-57(a) — Assault & Battery
Court outcome data from 2,596 cases across 89 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 2,596 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-57(a) were dismissed or dropped in 71.8% of cases and resulted in conviction in 20.4%, across 89 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 2,596 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-57(a) cases across 89 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 71.8% and an average conviction rate of 20.4%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 89 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrico County | 267 | 52.2% | 47.8% | 3.0 months |
| Arlington County | 174 | 71.1% | 28.9% | 3.9 months |
| Rockingham County | 151 | 66.4% | 33.6% | 3.2 months |
| Chesterfield County | 142 | 74.8% | 25.2% | 2.3 months |
| Williamsburg | 111 | 63.4% | 36.6% | 3.1 months |
| Fairfax County | 108 | 90.8% | 9.2% | 3.8 months |
| Richmond City | 96 | 75.6% | 24.4% | 2.9 months |
| Chesapeake | 91 | 78.5% | 21.5% | 2.7 months |
| Prince William County | 81 | 79.0% | 21.0% | 4.9 months |
| Albemarle County | 80 | 82.1% | 17.9% | 2.5 months |
| Wise County | 77 | 86.5% | 13.5% | 2.1 months |
| Portsmouth | 75 | 85.1% | 14.9% | 1.9 months |
| Loudoun County | 73 | 70.0% | 30.0% | 3.7 months |
| Newport News | 70 | 83.9% | 16.1% | 4.0 months |
| Smyth County | 68 | 88.9% | 11.1% | 3.2 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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