§ 37.2-429
Court outcome data from 207 cases across 34 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 207 cases filed in 2025 under § 37.2-429, 160 reached an outcome — 54.4% were dismissed or dropped and 41.9% resulted in conviction, across 34 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 207 § 37.2-429 cases filed in 2025 across 34 Virginia jurisdictions, 160 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 54.4% and an average conviction rate of 41.9%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 34 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 71 | 63.3% | 36.7% | 3.6 months |
| Henrico County | 24 | 42.9% | 57.1% | 3.0 months |
| Virginia Beach | 15 | 40.0% | 60.0% | 3.2 months |
| Prince William County | 11 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 4.0 months |
| Montgomery County | 10 | 57.1% | 42.9% | 2.6 months |
| Roanoke City | 9 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 1.3 months |
| Newport News | 8 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 4.1 months |
| Augusta County | 8 | 40.0% | 60.0% | 4.7 months |
| Winchester | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 4.5 months |
| Loudoun County | 5 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 3.8 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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