§ 19.2-298.02
Court outcome data from 430 cases across 49 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 430 public court records from 2025, charges under § 19.2-298.02 were dismissed or dropped in 84.1% of cases and resulted in conviction in 15.6%, across 49 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 430 public court records from 2025, § 19.2-298.02 cases across 49 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 84.1% and an average conviction rate of 15.6%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 49 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudoun County | 86 | 80.9% | 19.1% | 3.5 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 47 | 57.5% | 42.5% | 3.2 months |
| Orange County | 42 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.2 months |
| Grayson County | 41 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.8 months |
| Fairfax County | 31 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 6.6 months |
| Shenandoah County | 21 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.1 months |
| Chesterfield County | 18 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 1.9 months |
| Warren County | 14 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.6 months |
| Pulaski County | 14 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 1.9 months |
| Galax | 13 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.4 months |
| Giles County | 11 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 3.6 months |
| Gloucester County | 8 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 4.9 months |
| Petersburg | 7 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6 days |
| Lynchburg | 7 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 2.8 months |
| Bedford County | 7 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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