§ 18.2-91 — Burglary / Breaking & Entering
Court outcome data from 3,283 cases across 122 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 3,283 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-91 were dismissed or dropped in 56.4% of cases and resulted in conviction in 42.4%, across 122 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Penalties Under § 18.2-91
Section 18.2-91 addresses entering a dwelling or structure with intent to commit larceny, assault and battery, or another felony in Virginia. Statutory burglary under this section is punishable by 1 to 20 years in prison, or up to 12 months in jail at the court's discretion. If the person was armed with a deadly weapon at entry, it rises to a Class 2 felony.
According to 3,283 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-91 cases across 122 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 56.4% and an average conviction rate of 42.4%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 122 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 158 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 5.0 months |
| Virginia Beach | 157 | 47.3% | 52.7% | 4.9 months |
| Norfolk | 150 | 54.5% | 45.5% | 3.7 months |
| Richmond City | 148 | 53.0% | 47.0% | 3.4 months |
| Newport News | 129 | 67.5% | 32.5% | 5.1 months |
| Hampton | 112 | 67.2% | 32.8% | 3.4 months |
| Prince William County | 111 | 58.3% | 41.7% | 5.1 months |
| Henrico County | 110 | 58.1% | 41.9% | 4.0 months |
| Chesterfield County | 106 | 78.7% | 21.3% | 3.7 months |
| Roanoke City | 92 | 56.9% | 43.1% | 1.5 months |
| Danville | 74 | 57.8% | 42.2% | 2.8 months |
| Montgomery County | 70 | 52.9% | 47.1% | 2.6 months |
| Chesapeake | 65 | 59.5% | 40.5% | 3.7 months |
| Portsmouth | 59 | 69.2% | 30.8% | 2.3 months |
| Hanover County | 59 | 60.6% | 39.4% | 4.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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