What are the case outcomes for Trespassing in Hampton?

Of 384 cases filed in Hampton in 2025 (public records), 352 reached a dismissal, plea, verdict, or acquittal. Of those, 52.8% are dismissed, 26.4% result in conviction, and 20.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Trespassing in Hampton?

The dismissal rate is 52.8% of the 352 cases that reached an outcome, out of 384 filed in 2025 (public court records). This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Trespassing case take in Hampton?

The median case takes 2.0 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Trespassing in Hampton?

The conviction rate for Trespassing in Hampton is 26.4% of the 352 cases that reached an outcome, out of 384 filed in 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 Hampton?

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 Hampton?

Trespassing cases in Hampton are heard in General District Court (384 cases in 2025).

How does Hampton compare to other courts for Trespassing?

Hampton has a 52.8% 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 Hampton?

For those convicted of Trespassing in Hampton, the average sentence recorded is 2.4 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Trespassing in Hampton, VA — 52.8% Dismissed

Based on 384 public court records from 2025, Trespassing cases in Hampton General District Court have a 52.8% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.4%), a 26.4% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.0 months.

Key takeaways

52.8% of Trespassing cases in Hampton were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 384 public court records (Virginia average: 53.4%).
26.4% resulted in conviction; 20.7% ended in acquittal.
The median case resolved in 2.0 months; the slowest quarter took 3.7 months or more.

52.8%

Dismissal Rate

● vs 53.4% statewide

26.4%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 42.4% statewide

2.0 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

Of 384 General District Court cases in Hampton filed in 2025, 352 ended in a dismissal, plea, verdict, or acquittal — the basis for the rates below. This is where most Trespassing cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

38.6%

14.2%

26.4%

20.7%

Dismissed by judge 38.6% (n=136) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 14.2% (n=50) Convicted 26.4% (n=93) Acquitted 20.7%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 38.6% of 352 resolved cases.

Source: 384 General District Court records, Hampton, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Hampton compares

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

HamptonThis page 52.8% 384 cases

Norfolk 63.1% 847 cases Newport News 64.5% 653 cases Virginia Beach 43.3% 632 cases Portsmouth 76.3% 413 cases

Statewide average 53.4% all Virginia

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

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

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 123 convicted cases in Hampton General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

27.6%

Received Active Jail

Median 10 days when imposed

● vs 28.3% statewide

$50

Median Fine

28.5% received a fine

▼ vs $100 statewide

49.6%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 30.5% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Hampton 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% 1.2 months

Median 2.0 months

Slowest 25% 3.7 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Trespassing Charge

Representation options in Hampton.

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 Hampton. Defense attorneys who have appeared on trespassing cases in Hampton are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Trespassing Cases in Hampton

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

Nicholas Hobbs 19 of 231 total Crystina O'Brien 5 of 160 total Charles Haden 1 of 233 total Marc Messier 1 of 78 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 — Hampton

3,929 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Hampton 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 Hampton are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Margo Lewis 100.0% 12 cases Timothy Madden 6.2% 16 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 Hampton

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 Hampton compare to other Virginia courts?

Hampton has a 52.8% 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. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing Outcomes — Hampton, Virginia. Based on 384 public court records, 2025; last updated July 8, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/hampton

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