§ 3.2-6570
Court outcome data from 1,825 cases across 98 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 1,825 cases filed in 2025 under § 3.2-6570, 1,255 reached an outcome — 50.0% were dismissed or dropped and 44.8% resulted in conviction, across 98 Virginia jurisdictions.
This page provides statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 1,825 § 3.2-6570 cases filed in 2025 across 98 Virginia jurisdictions, 1,255 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 50.0% and an average conviction rate of 44.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 98 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 301 | 32.4% | 67.6% | 11.2 months |
| Hampton | 120 | 44.2% | 55.8% | 4.3 months |
| Henry County | 69 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 2.5 months |
| Montgomery County | 59 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 4.6 months |
| Norfolk | 58 | 51.1% | 48.9% | 2.9 months |
| Prince William County | 52 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 5.7 months |
| Amherst County | 52 | 90.0% | 10.0% | 2.4 months |
| Roanoke City | 51 | 67.6% | 32.4% | 7.2 months |
| Mecklenburg County | 51 | 40.0% | 60.0% | 1.3 years |
| Fairfax County | 49 | 56.2% | 43.8% | 9.1 months |
| Warren County | 45 | 47.4% | 52.6% | 5.2 months |
| Richmond City | 42 | 56.2% | 43.8% | 4.4 months |
| Charlottesville | 37 | 81.1% | 18.9% | 1.8 months |
| Louisa County | 33 | 78.8% | 21.2% | 7.3 months |
| Lee County | 31 | 13.8% | 86.2% | 1.9 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Common Questions
What's Next
Charged under this statute? An attorney can review what this means for your case — free, no obligation.