§ 46.2-1158(a)
Court outcome data from 165,263 cases across 125 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 165,263 cases filed in 2025 under § 46.2-1158(a), 103,708 reached an outcome — 31.0% were dismissed or dropped and 68.6% resulted in conviction, across 125 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 165,263 § 46.2-1158(a) cases filed in 2025 across 125 Virginia jurisdictions, 103,708 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 31.0% and an average conviction rate of 68.6%.
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 | 9,488 | 46.6% | 53.4% | 1.9 months |
| Virginia Beach | 7,773 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 1.9 months |
| Henrico County | 7,764 | 12.1% | 87.9% | 2.4 months |
| Prince William County | 4,988 | 38.3% | 61.7% | 2.2 months |
| Chesterfield County | 4,624 | 12.3% | 87.7% | 2.0 months |
| Augusta County | 4,140 | 47.5% | 52.5% | 1.3 months |
| Fauquier County | 3,673 | 10.1% | 89.9% | 1.7 months |
| Rockingham County | 3,434 | 38.9% | 61.1% | 1.7 months |
| Chesapeake | 3,422 | 9.5% | 90.5% | 1.8 months |
| York County | 3,131 | 38.5% | 61.5% | 1.4 months |
| Roanoke City | 3,085 | 11.0% | 89.0% | 1.9 months |
| Hanover County | 2,835 | 21.5% | 78.5% | 1.7 months |
| Loudoun County | 2,757 | 33.9% | 66.1% | 2.0 months |
| Franklin County | 2,511 | 58.4% | 41.6% | 1.6 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 2,485 | 30.9% | 69.1% | 1.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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