Based on 646 public court records from 2025, charges under § 29.1-735 were dismissed or dropped in 39.8% of cases and resulted in conviction in 59.1%, across 64 Virginia jurisdictions.

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According to 646 public court records from 2025, § 29.1-735 cases across 64 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 39.8% and an average conviction rate of 59.1%.

Court Outcomes Across Virginia

Across 64 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):

646
Total Cases
39.8%
Avg Dismissal Rate
59.1%
Avg Conviction Rate

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Bedford County 92 33.3% 66.7% 1.4 months
Franklin County 85 67.2% 32.8% 1.8 months
Mecklenburg County 82 25.0% 75.0% 1.8 months
Spotsylvania County 25 20.0% 80.0% 2.4 months
Pulaski County 25 26.7% 73.3% 1.9 months
Washington County 18 18.2% 81.8% 1.9 months
Fairfax County 18 85.7% 14.3% 1.7 months
Amherst County 18 44.4% 55.6% 2.4 months
Virginia Beach 15 50.0% 50.0% 1.6 months
Prince Edward County 15 42.9% 57.1% 1.6 months
Frederick County 13 0.0% 100.0% 1.1 months
Albemarle County 12 83.3% 16.7% 2.1 months
Dickenson County 11 57.1% 42.9% 2.4 months
Rockingham County 10 20.0% 80.0% 1.8 months
Lee County 10 0.0% 100.0% 18 days

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Based on 646 cases from 2025, charges under § 29.1-735 have an average dismissal rate of 39.8% and a conviction rate of 59.1% across 64 Virginia jurisdictions.
646 cases under § 29.1-735 were filed across 64 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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