What are the case outcomes for Trespassing in Charlottesville?

Based on 109 cases in Charlottesville (2025 public records), 30.0% are dismissed, 70.0% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.4 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Trespassing in Charlottesville?

The dismissal rate is 30.0%, based on 109 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 Charlottesville?

The median case takes 1.4 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 21 days, while the slowest 25% take 3.1 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Trespassing in Charlottesville?

The conviction rate for Trespassing in Charlottesville is 70.0%, based on 109 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 Charlottesville?

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 Charlottesville?

Trespassing cases in Charlottesville are heard in General District Court (109 cases in 2025).

How does Charlottesville compare to other courts for Trespassing?

Charlottesville has a 30.0% 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 Charlottesville?

For those convicted of Trespassing in Charlottesville, the average sentence recorded is 2.3 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Trespassing in Charlottesville, VA

Based on 109 public court records from 2025, Trespassing cases in Charlottesville General District Court have a 30.0% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 52.6%), a 70.0% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.4 months.

30.0%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 52.6% statewide

70.0%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 43.2% statewide

1.4 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 109 General District Court cases in Charlottesville were resolved in 2025. This is where most Trespassing cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

23.0%

70.0%

Dismissed by judge 7.0% (n=7) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 23.0% (n=23) Guilty Plea 70.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 70.0% of 100 resolved cases.

Source: 109 General District Court records, Charlottesville, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Charlottesville compares

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

CharlottesvilleThis page 30.0% 109 cases

Lynchburg 43.0% 247 cases Campbell County 39.0% 112 cases Bedford County 57.6% 87 cases Albemarle County 46.3% 78 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 Charlottesville General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 77 convicted cases in Charlottesville General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

41.6%

Received Active Jail

Median 10 days when imposed

▲ vs 27.9% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Charlottesville General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 21 days

Median 1.4 months

Slowest 25% 3.1 months

Defense Attorneys with Trespassing Cases in Charlottesville

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

Christopher Graham 2 of 49 total Lauren Reese 1 of 67 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 — Charlottesville

468 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Charlottesville 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.

How does Charlottesville compare to other Virginia courts?

Charlottesville has a 30.0% 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 — Charlottesville, Virginia. Based on 109 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/charlottesville

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