§ 33.2-802
Court outcome data from 856 cases across 108 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 856 cases filed in 2025 under § 33.2-802, 764 reached an outcome — 49.6% were dismissed or dropped and 45.9% resulted in conviction, across 108 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 856 § 33.2-802 cases filed in 2025 across 108 Virginia jurisdictions, 764 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 49.6% and an average conviction rate of 45.9%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 108 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William County | 88 | 35.4% | 64.6% | 2.3 months |
| Newport News | 81 | 84.8% | 15.2% | 2.5 months |
| Fairfax County | 62 | 63.6% | 36.4% | 3.5 months |
| Virginia Beach | 27 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 2.7 months |
| Wythe County | 24 | 36.8% | 63.2% | 2.1 months |
| Norfolk | 24 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 3.5 months |
| Pulaski County | 22 | 22.2% | 77.8% | 2.3 months |
| Montgomery County | 22 | 28.6% | 71.4% | 5.6 months |
| Rockingham County | 21 | 55.6% | 44.4% | 2.4 months |
| Hampton | 20 | 64.7% | 35.3% | 3.4 months |
| Culpeper County | 20 | 35.0% | 65.0% | 1.8 months |
| York County | 16 | 13.3% | 86.7% | 1.5 months |
| Chesterfield County | 16 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 3.3 months |
| Portsmouth | 15 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 1.9 months |
| Chesapeake | 14 | 38.5% | 61.5% | 2.4 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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