Based on 1,992 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-58 were dismissed or dropped in 61.4% of cases and resulted in conviction in 37.8%, across 84 Virginia jurisdictions.

This page provides statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

Penalties Under § 18.2-58

Section 18.2-58 addresses robbery in Virginia, defined as taking property from a person by force, threat, or intimidation. Since 2021, robbery is graded by degree: causing serious injury or death is a Class 2 felony, using or displaying a firearm is a Class 3 felony, using other physical force is a Class 5 felony, and robbery by threat or intimidation alone is a Class 6 felony.

According to 1,992 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-58 cases across 84 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 61.4% and an average conviction rate of 37.8%.

Court Outcomes Across Virginia

Across 84 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):

1,992
Total Cases
61.4%
Avg Dismissal Rate
37.8%
Avg Conviction Rate

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Virginia Beach 203 57.3% 42.7% 4.7 months
Richmond City 195 67.9% 32.1% 3.9 months
Fairfax County 172 77.4% 22.6% 4.8 months
Norfolk 169 62.0% 38.0% 3.7 months
Newport News 117 70.6% 29.4% 5.2 months
Prince William County 98 60.6% 39.4% 4.6 months
Henrico County 87 59.5% 40.5% 4.0 months
Hampton 78 60.0% 40.0% 3.5 months
Portsmouth 75 82.2% 17.8% 3.2 months
Chesterfield County 72 74.5% 25.5% 4.2 months
Roanoke City 46 35.1% 64.9% 1.9 months
Alexandria 46 58.3% 41.7% 3.9 months
Suffolk 45 51.9% 48.1% 4.5 months
Chesapeake 44 78.3% 21.7% 4.4 months
Arlington County 34 48.0% 52.0% 4.6 months

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

Based on 1,992 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-58 have an average dismissal rate of 61.4% and a conviction rate of 37.8% across 84 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
1,992 cases under § 18.2-58 were filed across 84 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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