What are the case outcomes for Trespassing in Alleghany County?

Based on 43 cases in Alleghany County (2025 public records), 74.4% are dismissed, 25.6% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Trespassing in Alleghany County?

The dismissal rate is 74.4%, based on 43 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Trespassing case take in Alleghany County?

The median case takes 2.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 2.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Trespassing in Alleghany County?

The conviction rate for Trespassing in Alleghany County is 25.6%, based on 43 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

What does the data show about charge reductions for Trespassing in Alleghany County?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Trespassing in Alleghany County?

Trespassing cases in Alleghany County are heard in General District Court (43 cases in 2025).

How does Alleghany County compare to other courts for Trespassing?

Alleghany County has a 74.4% dismissal rate for Trespassing. Visit the Trespassing overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Trespassing in Alleghany County?

For those convicted of Trespassing in Alleghany County, the average sentence recorded is 9.7 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Trespassing in Alleghany County, VA

Based on 43 public court records from 2025, Trespassing cases in Alleghany County General District Court have a 74.4% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 52.6%), a 25.6% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.5 months.

74.4%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 52.6% statewide

25.6%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 43.2% statewide

2.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 43 General District Court cases in Alleghany County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Trespassing cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

59.0%

15.4%

25.6%

Dismissed by judge 59.0% (n=23) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 15.4% (n=6) Guilty Plea 25.6% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 59.0% of 39 resolved cases.

Source: 43 General District Court records, Alleghany County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Alleghany County compares

Dismissal rates for Trespassing in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the next four jurisdictions statewide by case volume.

Alleghany CountyThis page 74.4% 43 cases

Fairfax County 67.0% 1,455 cases Norfolk 62.8% 829 cases Prince William County 52.1% 685 cases Newport News 63.3% 642 cases

Statewide average 52.6% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Alleghany County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

9.7 months

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

$100

Avg Fine

Case Duration

Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.5 months

Median 2.5 months

Slowest 25% 2.7 months

Defense Attorneys with Trespassing Cases in Alleghany County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Alleghany County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Trespassing cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Taylor Baker 11 of 574 total Craig Leisure 9 of 248 total Stephen Wills 5 of 170 total Don Burks 3 of 164 total Daniel Mowry 2 of 157 total Michael Collins 2 of 111 total Jonathan Tarris 2 of 66 total Creigh Deeds 1 of 106 total Michael Mchale Collins 1 of 26 total Taylor M Baker 1 of 20 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

All Virginia defense attorneys

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Alleghany County

891 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Alleghany County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Trespassing arrests in Alleghany County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

C A Rickett 91.7% 12 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Trespassing dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Alleghany County

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.

How does Alleghany County compare to other Virginia courts?

Alleghany County has a 74.4% dismissal rate for Trespassing cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Trespassing 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). Trespassing Outcomes — Alleghany County, Virginia. Based on 43 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/alleghany-county

Other Charges in Alleghany County

Failure to Appear

154 cases · 41.7% dismissed

Drug Possession

127 cases · 59.4% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

118 cases · 35.0% dismissed

Reckless Driving

101 cases · 50.0% dismissed