Based on 508 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-61 were dismissed or dropped in 64.2% of cases and resulted in conviction in 30.1%, across 92 Virginia jurisdictions.

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According to 508 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-61 cases across 92 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 64.2% and an average conviction rate of 30.1%.

Court Outcomes Across Virginia

Across 92 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):

508
Total Cases
64.2%
Avg Dismissal Rate
30.1%
Avg Conviction Rate

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Norfolk 53 69.2% 30.8% 5.3 months
Prince William County 37 76.2% 23.8% 5.2 months
Hampton 36 72.7% 27.3% 6.6 months
Fairfax County 17 50.0% 50.0% 7.2 months
Alexandria 16 66.7% 33.3% 6.5 months
Washington County 15 90.0% 10.0% 4.0 months
Portsmouth 15 100.0% 0.0% 9.1 months
Franklin County 14 44.4% 55.6% 5.1 months
Virginia Beach 12 16.7% 83.3% 6.5 months
Richmond City 12 50.0% 50.0% 8.4 months
Chesterfield County 12 60.0% 40.0% 6.3 months
Arlington County 12 60.0% 40.0% 6.9 months
Tazewell County 11 50.0% 50.0% 1.4 years
Spotsylvania County 10 100.0% 0.0% 10.4 months
Rockingham County 10 71.4% 28.6% 10.9 months

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

Based on 508 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-61 have an average dismissal rate of 64.2% and a conviction rate of 30.1% across 92 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
508 cases under § 18.2-61 were filed across 92 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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