What are the case outcomes for Trespassing in Patrick County?

Based on 23 cases in Patrick County (2025 public records), 57.1% are dismissed, 38.1% result in a guilty plea, and 4.8% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.8 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Trespassing in Patrick County?

The dismissal rate is 57.1%, based on 23 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 Patrick County?

The median case takes 2.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.0 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.0 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Trespassing in Patrick County?

The conviction rate for Trespassing in Patrick County is 38.1%, based on 23 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 Patrick 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 Patrick County?

Trespassing cases in Patrick County are heard in General District Court (23 cases in 2025).

How does Patrick County compare to other courts for Trespassing?

Patrick County has a 57.1% 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 Patrick County?

For those convicted of Trespassing in Patrick County, the average sentence recorded is 11.3 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Trespassing in Patrick County, VA

Based on 23 public court records from 2025, Trespassing cases in Patrick County General District Court have a 57.1% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 52.6%), a 38.1% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.8 months.

57.1%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 52.6% statewide

38.1%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 43.2% statewide

2.8 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 23 General District Court cases in Patrick County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Trespassing cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

33.3%

23.8%

38.1%

Dismissed by judge 33.3% (n=7) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 23.8% (n=5) Guilty Plea 38.1% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 4.8%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 38.1% of 21 resolved cases.

Source: 23 General District Court records, Patrick County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Patrick County compares

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

Patrick CountyThis page 57.1% 23 cases

Danville 40.0% 200 cases Pittsylvania County 56.2% 78 cases Halifax County 42.1% 76 cases Henry County 19.0% 56 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 Patrick County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

11.3 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% 2.0 months

Median 2.8 months

Slowest 25% 3.0 months

Defense Attorneys with Trespassing Cases in Patrick County

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

Wren M Williams 3 of 29 total Ward L Armstrong 1 of 43 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 — Patrick County

1,166 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Patrick 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 Patrick County compare to other Virginia courts?

Patrick County has a 57.1% 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 — Patrick County, Virginia. Based on 23 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/patrick-county

Other Charges in Patrick County

Probation Violation

506 cases · 91.4% dismissed

Driving Suspended

93 cases · 30.1% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

88 cases · 24.7% dismissed

Failure to Appear

84 cases · 59.9% dismissed