§ 46.2-646
Court outcome data from 93,350 cases across 125 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 93,350 public court records from 2025, charges under § 46.2-646 were dismissed or dropped in 32.6% of cases and resulted in conviction in 66.7%, across 125 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 93,350 public court records from 2025, § 46.2-646 cases across 125 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 32.6% and an average conviction rate of 66.7%.
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 | 8,144 | 46.5% | 53.5% | 2.0 months |
| Virginia Beach | 6,021 | 36.7% | 63.3% | 1.9 months |
| Prince William County | 5,322 | 37.3% | 62.7% | 2.2 months |
| Henrico County | 4,279 | 13.6% | 86.4% | 2.5 months |
| Chesterfield County | 3,017 | 14.8% | 85.2% | 1.9 months |
| Loudoun County | 2,994 | 33.7% | 66.3% | 1.9 months |
| Chesapeake | 2,763 | 11.9% | 88.1% | 1.9 months |
| Newport News | 2,383 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 1.4 months |
| Norfolk | 1,930 | 31.5% | 68.5% | 1.4 months |
| Richmond City | 1,848 | 44.1% | 55.9% | 1.2 months |
| Arlington County | 1,763 | 64.5% | 35.5% | 1.7 months |
| Roanoke County | 1,595 | 29.6% | 70.4% | 2.1 months |
| Stafford County | 1,525 | 39.3% | 60.7% | 1.5 months |
| Hanover County | 1,459 | 25.5% | 74.5% | 1.6 months |
| Rockingham County | 1,432 | 41.3% | 58.7% | 1.7 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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