What are the case outcomes for Trespassing in Augusta County?

Based on 64 cases in Augusta County (2025 public records), 46.5% are dismissed, 51.2% result in conviction, and 2.3% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.8 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Trespassing in Augusta County?

The dismissal rate is 46.5%, based on 64 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 Augusta County?

The median case takes 3.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 10.0 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Trespassing in Augusta County?

The conviction rate for Trespassing in Augusta County is 51.2%, based on 64 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 Augusta County?

4.7% of Trespassing cases in Augusta County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Tresp On Schl/Chrch Prop Night.

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

Trespassing cases in Augusta County are heard in General District Court (64 cases in 2025).

How does Augusta County compare to other courts for Trespassing?

Augusta County has a 46.5% 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 Augusta County?

For those convicted of Trespassing in Augusta County, the average sentence recorded is 6.2 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Trespassing in Augusta County, VA

Based on 64 public court records from 2025, Trespassing cases in Augusta County General District Court have a 46.5% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.3%), a 51.2% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.8 months.

Key takeaways

46.5% of Trespassing cases in Augusta County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 64 public court records (Virginia average: 53.3%).
51.2% resulted in conviction; 2.3% ended in acquittal.
4.7% were amended to a lesser charge, most often Tresp On Schl/Chrch Prop Night.
The median case resolved in 3.8 months; the slowest quarter took 10.0 months or more.

46.5%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.3% statewide

51.2%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 42.5% statewide

3.8 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 64 General District Court cases in Augusta County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Trespassing cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

39.5%

51.2%

Dismissed by judge 7.0% (n=3) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 39.5% (n=17) Convicted 51.2% (n=22) Acquitted 2.3%

Largest outcomeConvicted — 51.2% of 43 resolved cases.

Source: 64 General District Court records, Augusta County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Augusta County compares

Dismissal rates for Trespassing in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.

Augusta CountyThis page 46.5% 64 cases

Rockingham County 29.2% 252 cases Staunton 41.7% 59 cases Warren County 22.2% 52 cases Waynesboro 43.6% 50 cases

Statewide average 53.3% all Virginia

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

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

Sentencing When Convicted

6.2 months

Avg Sentence

3.0 months

Median Sentence

$80

Avg Fine

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

4.7% of Trespassing cases
in Augusta County are reduced

3 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Trespassing Tresp On Schl/Chrch Prop Night

3 cases · 100.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.1 months

Median 3.8 months

Slowest 25% 10.0 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Trespassing Charge

Representation options in Augusta County.

If you cannot afford an attorney for a trespassing 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 Augusta County. Defense attorneys who have appeared on trespassing cases in Augusta County are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Trespassing Cases in Augusta County

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

David G Parker 3 of 343 total Sandra Nicks 1 of 150 total Samuel Thomas 1 of 70 total William Little 1 of 58 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 — Augusta County

2,161 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Augusta County 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.

Can a Trespassing charge be reduced to something lesser?

4.7% of Trespassing cases in Augusta County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Tresp On Schl/Chrch Prop Night (3 cases). Whether a reduction is available depends on the specifics of the case and is typically negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.

How does Augusta County compare to other Virginia courts?

Augusta County has a 46.5% 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 — Augusta County, Virginia. Based on 64 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/augusta-county

Other Charges in Augusta County

Reckless Driving

843 cases · 14.2% dismissed

Failure to Appear

408 cases · 45.9% dismissed

Drug Possession

380 cases · 53.5% dismissed

Driving Suspended

217 cases · 32.8% dismissed