§ 53.1-203
Court outcome data from 934 cases across 70 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 934 public court records from 2025, charges under § 53.1-203 were dismissed or dropped in 47.5% of cases and resulted in conviction in 51.6%, across 70 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 934 public court records from 2025, § 53.1-203 cases across 70 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 47.5% and an average conviction rate of 51.6%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 70 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford County | 61 | 56.8% | 43.2% | 2.9 months |
| Virginia Beach | 54 | 51.6% | 48.4% | 3.6 months |
| Chesterfield County | 51 | 56.2% | 43.8% | 5.5 months |
| Prince William County | 45 | 46.2% | 53.8% | 6.2 months |
| Warren County | 43 | 40.9% | 59.1% | 2.8 months |
| Fairfax County | 41 | 87.1% | 12.9% | 5.5 months |
| Pittsylvania County | 37 | 16.7% | 83.3% | 5.4 months |
| Roanoke City | 35 | 53.8% | 46.2% | 1.1 months |
| Newport News | 35 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 5.8 months |
| Scott County | 34 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 4.1 months |
| Montgomery County | 28 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 3.4 months |
| Henrico County | 26 | 45.0% | 55.0% | 4.8 months |
| Suffolk | 25 | 70.0% | 30.0% | 1.0 years |
| Washington County | 24 | 26.3% | 73.7% | 3.5 months |
| Hanover County | 23 | 9.1% | 90.9% | 3.1 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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