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18.2-67.1 — Sex Offense

Court outcome data from 8,217 cases across 89 jurisdictions · 2023–2024

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According to 8,217 public court records from 2023–2024, cases related to 18.2-67.1 — Sex Offense across 89 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 52.4% and an average conviction rate of 42.0%.

About This Statute

Section 18.2-67.1 addresses forcible sodomy in Virginia. It is a felony carrying 5 years to life in prison. These are among the most seriously prosecuted charges in the state. 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:

8,217
Total Cases
52.4%
Avg Dismissal Rate
42.0%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Prince William County 620 56.5% 39.4% 7.3 months
Norfolk 515 57.0% 33.0% 7.8 months
Hampton 426 59.0% 33.0% 5.7 months
Newport News 411 58.0% 35.3% 10.4 months
Chesapeake 392 67.9% 25.0% 1.1 years
Chesterfield County 390 49.6% 47.1% 5.4 months
Virginia Beach 370 32.8% 61.9% 6.1 months
Fairfax County 233 83.9% 14.0% 6.1 months
Stafford County 211 57.9% 37.9% 7.9 months
Richmond City 207 58.8% 36.8% 8.4 months
Portsmouth 177 81.2% 17.4% 11.1 months
Tazewell County 164 32.2% 63.6% 8.4 months
Arlington County 158 63.4% 32.9% 6.5 months
Montgomery County 157 67.0% 30.1% 7.9 months
Henrico County 156 54.7% 42.7% 7.3 months

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

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Common Questions

Based on 8,217 cases from 2023–2024, charges related to 18.2-67.1 — Sex Offense have an average dismissal rate of 52.4% and a conviction rate of 42.0% across 89 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
8,217 cases related to 18.2-67.1 — Sex Offense were filed across 89 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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