§ 46.2-816
Court outcome data from 24,513 cases across 125 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 24,513 public court records from 2025, charges under § 46.2-816 were dismissed or dropped in 31.2% of cases and resulted in conviction in 65.5%, across 125 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 24,513 public court records from 2025, § 46.2-816 cases across 125 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 31.2% and an average conviction rate of 65.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William County | 2,323 | 32.7% | 67.3% | 2.1 months |
| Fairfax County | 2,171 | 19.1% | 80.9% | 1.7 months |
| Chesterfield County | 1,671 | 42.6% | 57.4% | 2.0 months |
| Richmond City | 1,601 | 42.0% | 58.0% | 1.6 months |
| Virginia Beach | 1,324 | 34.7% | 65.3% | 1.8 months |
| Henrico County | 962 | 45.2% | 54.8% | 2.6 months |
| Newport News | 920 | 37.2% | 62.8% | 1.4 months |
| Norfolk | 802 | 36.7% | 63.3% | 1.5 months |
| Roanoke City | 699 | 26.6% | 73.4% | 1.9 months |
| Hampton | 631 | 28.4% | 71.6% | 1.8 months |
| Hanover County | 544 | 24.7% | 75.3% | 1.7 months |
| Rockingham County | 502 | 28.3% | 71.7% | 1.7 months |
| Albemarle County | 436 | 33.8% | 66.2% | 1.8 months |
| Chesapeake | 422 | 27.9% | 72.1% | 2.0 months |
| Arlington County | 399 | 22.8% | 77.2% | 1.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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