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18.2-248 — Drug Distribution

Court outcome data from 5,670 cases across 41 jurisdictions · 2023–2024

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According to 5,670 public court records from 2023–2024, cases related to 18.2-248 — Drug Distribution across 41 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 38.6% and an average conviction rate of 60.7%.

About This Statute

Section 18.2-248 addresses the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances in Virginia. Penalties vary by drug schedule — Schedule I/II distribution is a felony carrying 5 to 40 years 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 (2023–2024) shows:

5,670
Total Cases
38.6%
Avg Dismissal Rate
60.7%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Chesapeake 655 29.8% 68.2% 6.9 months
Tazewell County 469 45.2% 54.8% 1.1 years
Prince William County 433 53.3% 46.7% 7.1 months
Suffolk 429 43.1% 56.9% 5.2 months
Frederick County 403 27.0% 73.0% 7.5 months
Hampton 291 59.8% 38.6% 7.1 months
Henry County 242 35.8% 62.3% 8.5 months
Lynchburg 215 36.1% 63.0% 1.1 years
Buchanan County 180 28.0% 72.0% 1.3 years
Warren County 166 38.3% 58.0% 4.9 months
Spotsylvania County 156 30.1% 69.9% 6.7 months
Virginia Beach 154 35.0% 65.0% 5.9 months
Richmond City 153 42.3% 57.7% 10.1 months
Montgomery County 152 46.8% 53.2% 5.5 months
Newport News 142 49.3% 50.7% 7.5 months

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Common Questions

Based on 5,670 cases from 2023–2024, charges related to 18.2-248 — Drug Distribution have an average dismissal rate of 38.6% and a conviction rate of 60.7% across 41 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
5,670 cases related to 18.2-248 — Drug Distribution were filed across 41 Virginia jurisdictions in 2023–2024. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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