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18.2-308.2 — Weapons Offense

Court outcome data from 63,219 cases across 122 jurisdictions · 2023–2024

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According to 63,219 public court records from 2023–2024, cases related to 18.2-308.2 — Weapons Offense across 122 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 61.3% and an average conviction rate of 36.0%.

About This Statute

Section 18.2-308.2 addresses possession of firearms by convicted felons in Virginia. It is a Class 6 felony carrying 1 to 5 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of 2 years for certain prior violent felonies. 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:

63,219
Total Cases
61.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
36.0%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Richmond City 4,905 65.7% 30.3% 4.1 months
Virginia Beach 4,474 48.3% 49.7% 4.9 months
Newport News 4,065 70.6% 26.0% 4.7 months
Norfolk 3,574 60.0% 36.9% 4.5 months
Henrico County 2,859 55.8% 40.2% 4.0 months
Chesapeake 2,532 64.0% 34.0% 5.0 months
Chesterfield County 2,263 69.8% 28.2% 4.5 months
Hampton 2,132 63.0% 32.4% 5.0 months
Prince William County 2,076 74.0% 24.6% 5.9 months
Suffolk 1,711 57.6% 41.1% 5.3 months
Fairfax County 1,578 86.2% 12.9% 6.0 months
Portsmouth 1,515 76.7% 21.1% 4.4 months
Petersburg 1,217 58.8% 31.6% 6.2 months
Roanoke City 1,155 60.9% 36.9% 2.4 months
Danville 1,036 66.3% 29.2% 3.5 months

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

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63,219 cases · 61.3% dismissed
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Common Questions

Based on 63,219 cases from 2023–2024, charges related to 18.2-308.2 — Weapons Offense have an average dismissal rate of 61.3% and a conviction rate of 36.0% across 122 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
63,219 cases related to 18.2-308.2 — Weapons Offense were filed across 122 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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