Burglary / B&E in Newport News
159 cases · Newport News Courts
Updated May 2, 2026 · Data through 2025
If you've been charged with burglary / b&e in Newport News — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (41 of 159) were heard in General District Court, where 100.0% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 4.2 months. 118 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.
Key takeaways
- 100.0% of Burglary / B&E cases in Newport News were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 159 public court records (Virginia average: 69.1%).
- 34.4% resulted in conviction; 1.3% ended in acquittal.
- The median case resolved in 4.4 months; the slowest quarter took 6.0 months or more.
Case Outcomes — General District Court
How 41 General District Court cases in Newport News were resolved in 2025. This is where most Burglary / B&E cases start.
Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution
Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 100.0% of 24 resolved cases.
Source: 41 General District Court records, Newport News, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Exhibit · How Newport News compares
Dismissal rates for Burglary / B&E in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.
Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.
Filed in Newport News General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.
If your case goes to Circuit Court · 118 Burglary / B&E cases in 2025
A small share of Burglary / B&E cases in Newport News are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.
See the full Newport News Circuit Court record — all charges, judges, and case outcomes at this level.
Sentencing When Convicted
Case Duration
Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.
Exhibit · Case duration
Getting Help With a Burglary / B&E Charge
Representation options in Newport News.
If you cannot afford an attorney for a burglary / b&e charge, you may qualify for court-appointed counsel or a public defender. How Virginia's indigent-defense system works explains who qualifies and how representation is assigned in Newport News. Defense attorneys who have appeared on burglary / b&e cases in Newport News are listed below.
Defense Attorneys with Burglary / B&E Cases in Newport News
Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Newport News and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Burglary / B&E cases in 2025. Listed by case count.
Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.
All Virginia defense attorneysCommonwealth's Attorney Office — Newport News
4,307 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.
What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court?
In Virginia, most Burglary / B&E cases start in General District Court — that's where the 41 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 118 Burglary / B&E cases were heard in Newport News Circuit Court in 2025, where 51.8% were dismissed and 46.4% resulted in conviction.
How does Newport News compare to other Virginia courts?
Newport News has a 100.0% dismissal rate for Burglary / B&E cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Burglary / B&E overview to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across every jurisdiction.
Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
All figures on this page come from Virginia's public Case Information System (CIS) and District Court system, calendar year 2025 onward. The dataset is refreshed quarterly. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.
Cite this page
VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary / B&E Outcomes — Newport News, Virginia. Based on 159 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/burglary-be/newport-news