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

In 2025, 47 Domestic Violence cases and 8,854 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 8,901 public court records from 2025, Domestic Violence has a 50.0% average dismissal rate while Obstruction has a 56.8% 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 8,901 public court records from 2025, Domestic Violence cases across 1 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 50.0% and conviction rate of 50.0%, while Obstruction cases across 82 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 56.8% and conviction rate of 39.7%.

Domestic Violence

47

Total Cases

1

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 50.0%

Conviction Rate 50.0%

vs

Obstruction

8,854

Total Cases

82

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 56.8%

Conviction Rate 39.7%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Domestic Violence — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Stafford County	47	50.0%	50.0%

Obstruction — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	673	79.3%	19.4%
Prince William County	659	66.2%	32.4%
Virginia Beach	566	39.6%	57.7%
Newport News	390	70.3%	22.7%
Norfolk	346	55.3%	38.4%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — 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 8,901 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Obstruction is more commonly charged (8,854 cases) than Domestic Violence (47 cases)
Dismissals: Obstruction has a higher average dismissal rate (56.8%) compared to Domestic Violence (50.0%)
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 50.0% average dismissal rate while Obstruction has a 56.8% 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 (56.8%) compared to Domestic Violence (50.0%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 47 Domestic Violence cases were filed across 1 jurisdictions, and 8,854 Obstruction cases were filed across 82 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Domestic Violence and Obstruction pages.