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According to 1,949 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-58 cases across 82 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 62.0% and an average conviction rate of 37.2%.

About This Statute

Section 18.2-58 addresses robbery in Virginia, defined as taking property from a person by force, threat, or intimidation. Robbery is a felony punishable by 5 years to life in prison. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the Virginia Legislative Information System or a licensed Virginia attorney.

Court Outcome Statistics

Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across Virginia courts (2025) shows:

1,949
Total Cases
62.0%
Avg Dismissal Rate
37.2%
Avg Conviction Rate

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Virginia Beach 202 56.5% 43.5% 4.7 months
Richmond City 193 68.2% 31.8% 3.2 months
Fairfax County 171 77.6% 22.4% 4.8 months
Norfolk 166 64.0% 36.0% 3.3 months
Newport News 114 64.7% 35.3% 4.0 months
Prince William County 96 56.5% 43.5% 4.4 months
Henrico County 86 60.0% 40.0% 3.1 months
Portsmouth 75 81.4% 18.6% 2.8 months
Chesterfield County 69 77.8% 22.2% 3.9 months
Hampton 67 62.2% 37.8% 3.5 months
Roanoke City 46 38.2% 61.8% 1.4 months
Suffolk 45 52.0% 48.0% 3.4 months
Alexandria 45 56.5% 43.5% 3.1 months
Chesapeake 43 81.0% 19.0% 4.4 months
Arlington County 34 48.0% 52.0% 3.9 months

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Based on 1,949 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-58 have an average dismissal rate of 62.0% and a conviction rate of 37.2% across 82 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
1,949 cases under § 18.2-58 were filed across 82 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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