§ 18.2-58 — Robbery
Court outcome data from 1,992 cases across 84 jurisdictions · 2025
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.
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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):
Top Jurisdictions
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
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