§ 3.2-6540
Court outcome data from 522 cases across 79 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 522 public court records from 2025, charges under § 3.2-6540 were dismissed or dropped in 62.3% of cases and resulted in conviction in 36.0%, across 79 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 522 public court records from 2025, § 3.2-6540 cases across 79 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 62.3% and an average conviction rate of 36.0%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 79 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudoun County | 34 | 55.6% | 44.4% | 9.4 months |
| Roanoke City | 30 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 26 days |
| Virginia Beach | 28 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 20 days |
| Stafford County | 22 | 53.3% | 46.7% | 20 days |
| Prince William County | 22 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 18 days |
| Norfolk | 21 | 35.0% | 65.0% | 1.5 months |
| Chesterfield County | 20 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 22 days |
| Richmond City | 18 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 1.9 months |
| Newport News | 17 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 1.9 months |
| Smyth County | 15 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 1.3 months |
| Shenandoah County | 12 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 18 days |
| Wythe County | 11 | 81.8% | 18.2% | 3.0 months |
| Lynchburg | 11 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 28 days |
| Fairfax County | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.5 months |
| Portsmouth | 10 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 20 days |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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