Trespassing in Richmond City

Richmond City dismisses trespassing charges at a notably higher rate than Virginia statewide, with 59.4% of the 1,275 cases resulting in dismissal compared to the statewide average of 52.6%. Convictions occur in 37.6% of cases, while acquittals are rare at 3.1%. This dismissal rate suggests Richmond prosecutors handle trespassing cases with considerable scrutiny, either rejecting charges outright or finding insufficient evidence at trial. The low acquittal rate indicates that cases reaching verdict tend to result in conviction, so the dismissal stage appears to be where most filtering occurs.

Cases move through Richmond's courts at a moderate pace, with a median disposition time of 100.5 days. About a quarter resolve within 50 days, while 25% take longer than 190 days. Plea deals account for 37.5% of outcomes. Charge reductions are uncommon—occurring in just 0.5% of cases—but when they do happen, defendants typically see reductions to related property crimes or disorderly conduct rather than outright dismissals. When convictions result in incarceration, the median sentence is 90 days, though average sentences run higher at 176 days, and fines are typically minimal at around $111.