How many Domestic Violence and Obstruction cases are filed in Virginia?

In 2023-2024, 123 Domestic Violence cases and 24,837 Obstruction cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Domestic Violence vs Obstruction in Virginia — Stats

Q: What is the difference between Domestic Violence and Obstruction in Virginia?

Based on 24,960 public court records from 2023-2024, Domestic Violence has a 48.0% average dismissal rate while Obstruction has a 55.9% average dismissal rate across Virginia courts.

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. These are different charges with different legal elements — consult a licensed Virginia attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

According to 24,960 public court records from 2023–2024, Domestic Violence cases across 4 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 48.0% and conviction rate of 44.5%, while Obstruction cases across 113 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 55.9% and conviction rate of 41.4%.

Domestic Violence

123

Total Cases

4

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 48.0%

Conviction Rate 44.5%

vs

Obstruction

24,837

Total Cases

113

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 55.9%

Conviction Rate 41.4%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Domestic Violence — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Pittsylvania County	39	22.7%	68.2%
Stafford County	31	27.3%	54.5%
Prince William County	27	58.3%	41.7%
Wise County	26	100.0%	0.0%

Obstruction — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	2,881	71.3%	27.9%
Prince William County	1,638	70.5%	28.3%
Virginia Beach	1,366	43.6%	52.9%
Chesterfield County	882	63.2%	34.4%
Newport News	822	67.5%	26.1%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What the Data Shows

Domestic Violence and Obstruction are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 24,960 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Obstruction is more commonly charged (24,837 cases) than Domestic Violence (123 cases)
Dismissals: Obstruction has a higher average dismissal rate (55.9%) compared to Domestic Violence (48.0%)
Variation: Both charges show significant variation in outcomes across Virginia jurisdictions — the court where a case is heard matters

These statistics reflect aggregate patterns across Virginia courts and do not predict individual case outcomes. The legal elements, potential consequences, and defense considerations differ between these charges. Consult a licensed Virginia attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Common Questions

Domestic Violence and Obstruction are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Domestic Violence has a 48.0% average dismissal rate while Obstruction has a 55.9% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Obstruction has a higher average dismissal rate (55.9%) compared to Domestic Violence (48.0%), based on 2023–2024 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2023–2024, 123 Domestic Violence cases were filed across 4 jurisdictions, and 24,837 Obstruction cases were filed across 113 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Domestic Violence and Obstruction pages.