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18.2-57 — Assault & Battery

Court outcome data from 44,996 cases across 122 jurisdictions · 2023–2024

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According to 44,996 public court records from 2023–2024, cases related to 18.2-57 — Assault & Battery across 122 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 65.7% and an average conviction rate of 27.3%.

About This Statute

Section 18.2-57 addresses assault and battery in Virginia. Simple assault and battery is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Assault against law enforcement, teachers, healthcare workers, or other protected persons carries enhanced penalties. 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:

44,996
Total Cases
65.7%
Avg Dismissal Rate
27.3%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Norfolk 2,390 74.5% 17.4% 2.8 months
Newport News 2,385 71.3% 19.1% 3.6 months
Fairfax County 2,312 83.7% 14.1% 4.1 months
Prince William County 2,152 70.8% 25.8% 5.1 months
Richmond City 1,987 65.7% 24.7% 3.3 months
Chesterfield County 1,847 65.3% 27.0% 3.8 months
Virginia Beach 1,844 64.7% 31.2% 3.2 months
Chesapeake 1,418 73.8% 20.5% 3.8 months
Hampton 1,261 63.9% 19.5% 3.5 months
Henrico County 1,213 52.4% 35.9% 3.7 months
Portsmouth 1,209 79.8% 17.2% 2.9 months
Arlington County 972 67.4% 28.8% 6.6 months
Roanoke City 944 71.1% 21.5% 1.6 months
Stafford County 871 63.4% 32.5% 4.5 months
Lynchburg 823 59.7% 29.0% 3.2 months

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

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Common Questions

Based on 44,996 cases from 2023–2024, charges related to 18.2-57 — Assault & Battery have an average dismissal rate of 65.7% and a conviction rate of 27.3% across 122 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
44,996 cases related to 18.2-57 — Assault & Battery 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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