§ 46.2-300
Court outcome data from 51,402 cases across 125 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 51,402 public court records from 2025, charges under § 46.2-300 were dismissed or dropped in 27.8% of cases and resulted in conviction in 71.3%, across 125 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 51,402 public court records from 2025, § 46.2-300 cases across 125 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 27.8% and an average conviction rate of 71.3%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 125 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 4,396 | 55.8% | 44.2% | 3.3 months |
| Prince William County | 2,968 | 43.1% | 56.9% | 2.7 months |
| Chesterfield County | 2,829 | 16.3% | 83.7% | 2.1 months |
| Henrico County | 2,123 | 10.3% | 89.7% | 2.6 months |
| Virginia Beach | 1,746 | 36.7% | 63.3% | 3.4 months |
| Richmond City | 1,537 | 35.1% | 64.9% | 1.5 months |
| Loudoun County | 1,457 | 42.5% | 57.5% | 2.7 months |
| Brunswick County | 1,192 | 2.9% | 97.1% | 3.1 months |
| Rockingham County | 1,087 | 34.9% | 65.1% | 1.9 months |
| Arlington County | 1,013 | 55.0% | 45.0% | 2.4 months |
| Hanover County | 964 | 10.0% | 90.0% | 2.1 months |
| Norfolk | 953 | 30.5% | 69.5% | 2.7 months |
| Roanoke City | 892 | 22.8% | 77.2% | 1.9 months |
| Chesapeake | 851 | 27.6% | 72.4% | 2.8 months |
| Newport News | 838 | 31.8% | 68.2% | 1.7 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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