§ 18.2-57(a) — Assault & Battery
Court outcome data from 2,507 cases across 87 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 2,507 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-57(a) cases across 87 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 71.4% and an average conviction rate of 20.6%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 87 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
2,507
Total Cases
71.4%
Avg Dismissal Rate
20.6%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrico County | 262 | 52.8% | 47.2% | 3.0 months |
| Arlington County | 174 | 70.5% | 29.5% | 3.9 months |
| Rockingham County | 150 | 66.4% | 33.6% | 3.2 months |
| Chesterfield County | 134 | 73.6% | 26.4% | 2.2 months |
| Williamsburg | 106 | 65.1% | 34.9% | 3.0 months |
| Fairfax County | 102 | 91.1% | 8.9% | 3.8 months |
| Richmond City | 94 | 75.6% | 24.4% | 2.7 months |
| Chesapeake | 91 | 77.6% | 22.4% | 2.7 months |
| Albemarle County | 79 | 82.3% | 17.7% | 2.5 months |
| Wise County | 77 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 2.1 months |
| Prince William County | 75 | 75.5% | 24.5% | 5.2 months |
| Loudoun County | 71 | 69.1% | 30.9% | 3.7 months |
| Portsmouth | 69 | 85.5% | 14.5% | 1.8 months |
| Newport News | 69 | 87.7% | 12.3% | 4.1 months |
| Smyth County | 65 | 88.0% | 12.0% | 3.1 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 2,507 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-57(a) have an average dismissal rate of 71.4% and a conviction rate of 20.6% across 87 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
2,507 cases under § 18.2-57(a) were filed across 87 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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