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):

522
Total Cases
62.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
36.0%
Avg Conviction Rate

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

Based on 522 cases from 2025, charges under § 3.2-6540 have an average dismissal rate of 62.3% and a conviction rate of 36.0% across 79 Virginia jurisdictions.
522 cases under § 3.2-6540 were filed across 79 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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