What are the case outcomes for Trespassing in Lancaster County?

Based on 20 cases in Lancaster County (2025 public records), 50.0% are dismissed, 50.0% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.8 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Trespassing in Lancaster County?

The dismissal rate is 50.0%, based on 20 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 Lancaster County?

The median case takes 1.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Trespassing in Lancaster County?

The conviction rate for Trespassing in Lancaster County is 50.0%, based on 20 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County?

Trespassing cases in Lancaster County are heard in General District Court (20 cases in 2025).

How does Lancaster County compare to other courts for Trespassing?

Lancaster County has a 50.0% 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 Lancaster County?

For those convicted of Trespassing in Lancaster County, the average sentence recorded is 8.7 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Trespassing in Lancaster County, VA

Based on 20 public court records from 2025, Trespassing cases in Lancaster County General District Court have a 50.0% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 52.6%), a 50.0% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.8 months.

50.0%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 52.6% statewide

50.0%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 43.2% statewide

1.8 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 20 General District Court cases in Lancaster County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Trespassing cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

50.0%

Dismissed by judge 0.0% (n=0) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 50.0% (n=7) Guilty Plea 50.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 50.0% of 14 resolved cases.

Source: 20 General District Court records, Lancaster County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Lancaster County compares

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

Lancaster CountyThis page 50.0% 20 cases

Westmoreland County 56.5% 39 cases Northumberland County 77.3% 24 cases King George County 50.0% 22 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 Lancaster County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

8.7 months

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

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 1.8 months

Slowest 25% 7.3 months

Defense Attorneys with Trespassing Cases in Lancaster County

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

Elizabeth B Hurd 16 of 312 total John E; Jr Hamilton 7 of 164 total David H Eberline 4 of 113 total Matthew B Gayle 4 of 65 total Albert D; Iii Bugg 2 of 42 total

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

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Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Lancaster County

276 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Lancaster 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.

How does Lancaster County compare to other Virginia courts?

Lancaster County has a 50.0% 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 — Lancaster County, Virginia. Based on 20 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/lancaster-county

Other Charges in Lancaster County

Reckless Driving

164 cases · 21.5% dismissed

Driving Suspended

62 cases · 39.0% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

59 cases · 68.8% dismissed

DUI / DWI

51 cases · 17.5% dismissed

Trespassing in Lancaster County

Case Outcomes — General District Court

Sentencing When Convicted

Case Duration

Defense Attorneys with Trespassing Cases in Lancaster County

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Lancaster County

Common Questions

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