§ 3.2-6503
Court outcome data from 2,365 cases across 88 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 2,365 cases filed in 2025 under § 3.2-6503, 2,061 reached an outcome — 51.8% were dismissed or dropped and 43.3% resulted in conviction, across 88 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 2,365 § 3.2-6503 cases filed in 2025 across 88 Virginia jurisdictions, 2,061 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 51.8% and an average conviction rate of 43.3%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 88 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County | 282 | 33.0% | 67.0% | 1.0 months |
| Suffolk | 242 | 94.2% | 5.8% | 1.0 years |
| Richmond City | 172 | 47.1% | 52.9% | 23 days |
| Hampton | 145 | 42.0% | 58.0% | 4.3 months |
| Rockingham County | 98 | 73.5% | 26.5% | 2.4 months |
| Portsmouth | 90 | 44.2% | 55.8% | 21 days |
| Greene County | 76 | 27.6% | 72.4% | 4.9 months |
| Danville | 72 | 4.3% | 95.7% | 1.2 months |
| Warren County | 67 | 23.9% | 76.1% | 5.2 months |
| Wythe County | 65 | 49.2% | 50.8% | 2.3 months |
| Amelia County | 60 | 86.4% | 13.6% | 2.6 months |
| Chesapeake | 55 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 10.8 months |
| Orange County | 50 | 74.0% | 26.0% | 2.2 months |
| Virginia Beach | 48 | 13.6% | 86.4% | 1.4 months |
| King William County | 47 | 38.3% | 61.7% | 6.2 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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