What are the case outcomes for Trespassing in Richmond City?

Based on 468 cases in Richmond City (2025 public records), 62.4% are dismissed, 34.3% result in a guilty plea, and 3.3% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Trespassing in Richmond City?

The dismissal rate is 62.4%, based on 468 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 Richmond City?

The median case takes 3.1 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Trespassing in Richmond City?

The conviction rate for Trespassing in Richmond City is 34.3%, based on 468 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 Richmond City?

0.4% of Trespassing cases in Richmond City are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Trespass After Forbidden.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Trespassing in Richmond City?

Trespassing cases in Richmond City are heard in General District Court (468 cases in 2025).

How does Richmond City compare to other courts for Trespassing?

Richmond City has a 62.4% 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 Richmond City?

For those convicted of Trespassing in Richmond City, the average sentence recorded is 7.6 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Trespassing in Richmond City, VA

Based on 468 public court records from 2025, Trespassing cases in Richmond City General District Court have a 62.4% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 52.6%), a 34.3% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.1 months.

62.4%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 52.6% statewide

34.3%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 43.2% statewide

3.1 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 468 General District Court cases in Richmond City were resolved in 2025. This is where most Trespassing cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

21.0%

41.4%

34.3%

Dismissed by judge 21.0% (n=76) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 41.4% (n=150) Guilty Plea 34.3% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 3.3%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 41.4% of 362 resolved cases.

Source: 468 General District Court records, Richmond City, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Richmond City compares

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

Richmond CityThis page 62.4% 468 cases

Henrico County 46.6% 446 cases Chesterfield County 60.3% 315 cases Petersburg 50.0% 130 cases Hanover County 36.1% 86 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 Richmond City General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 144 convicted cases in Richmond City General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

29.2%

Received Active Jail

Median 1.2 months when imposed

● vs 28.3% statewide

72.2%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 30.3% statewide

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

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

0.4% of Trespassing cases
in Richmond City are reduced

2 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Trespassing Trespass After Forbidden

1 cases · 50.0% of reductions

Trespassing Trespassing

1 cases · 50.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.6 months

Median 3.1 months

Slowest 25% 5.7 months

Defense Attorneys with Trespassing Cases in Richmond City

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

Brian Warren 13 of 219 total Erin Topp 11 of 284 total Brenna Hill 10 of 224 total Chase Gunter 9 of 244 total Ashley Jones 4 of 87 total Madison Neale 3 of 90 total Ashley Shapiro 2 of 96 total A Jones 2 of 67 total P Johnson 2 of 40 total Weiland Button 1 of 96 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 — Richmond City

3,963 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Richmond City 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 Richmond City are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

J Melchek 77.8% 11 cases Commonwealth Of Va 64.3% 21 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 Richmond City

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.

Can a Trespassing charge be reduced to something lesser?

0.4% of Trespassing cases in Richmond City were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Trespass After Forbidden (1 cases), followed by Trespassing (1 cases). Whether a reduction is available depends on the specifics of the case and is typically negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.

How does Richmond City compare to other Virginia courts?

Richmond City has a 62.4% 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 — Richmond City, Virginia. Based on 468 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/richmond-city

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