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18.2-58 — Robbery

Court outcome data from 6,812 cases across 50 jurisdictions · 2023–2024

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According to 6,812 public court records from 2023–2024, cases related to 18.2-58 — Robbery across 50 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.2% and an average conviction rate of 43.8%.

About This Statute

Section 18.2-58 addresses robbery in Virginia, defined as taking property from a person by force, threat, or intimidation. Robbery is a felony punishable by 5 years to life 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:

6,812
Total Cases
54.2%
Avg Dismissal Rate
43.8%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Virginia Beach 574 41.6% 57.1% 5.1 months
Fairfax County 500 83.1% 16.9% 4.9 months
Prince William County 499 60.5% 38.8% 4.9 months
Newport News 471 57.1% 35.9% 4.6 months
Richmond City 465 51.8% 46.7% 6.5 months
Norfolk 455 60.8% 37.2% 4.7 months
Chesterfield County 337 60.8% 38.3% 5.9 months
Hampton 311 60.6% 36.7% 4.0 months
Portsmouth 293 62.0% 37.5% 4.5 months
Arlington County 292 51.8% 48.2% 5.6 months
Chesapeake 285 37.2% 61.1% 5.1 months
Henrico County 274 43.2% 56.3% 4.8 months
Suffolk 213 53.5% 44.4% 5.5 months
Roanoke City 190 66.1% 33.9% 2.5 months
Petersburg 126 61.9% 33.3% 8.4 months

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

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6,812 cases · 54.2% dismissed
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Common Questions

Based on 6,812 cases from 2023–2024, charges related to 18.2-58 — Robbery have an average dismissal rate of 54.2% and a conviction rate of 43.8% across 50 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
6,812 cases related to 18.2-58 — Robbery were filed across 50 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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