Trespassing in Hampton Roads
5,146 cases across 7 jurisdictions · 2023–2024
5,146
Total Cases
61.0%
Avg Dismissal Rate
33.9%
Avg Conviction Rate
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Outcomes vary significantly by court. Select where you were charged to see detailed statistics.
Norfolk
1,404 cases
2.6 months
61.2% dismissed
Virginia Beach
1,311 cases
2.6 months
51.5% dismissed
Portsmouth
784 cases
3.0 months
79.6% dismissed
Hampton
761 cases
2.4 months
48.8% dismissed
Chesapeake
459 cases
3.1 months
71.7% dismissed
Suffolk
335 cases
3.1 months
65.2% dismissed
Newport News
92 cases
6 days
64.5% dismissed
Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1,404 | 61.2% | 32.2% | 2.6 months |
| Virginia Beach | 1,311 | 51.5% | 45.9% | 2.6 months |
| Portsmouth | 784 | 79.6% | 19.4% | 3.0 months |
| Hampton | 761 | 48.8% | 38.0% | 2.4 months |
| Chesapeake | 459 | 71.7% | 24.1% | 3.1 months |
| Suffolk | 335 | 65.2% | 31.0% | 3.1 months |
| Newport News | 92 | 64.5% | 35.5% | 6 days |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024
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