What are the case outcomes for Trespassing in Rockingham County?

Based on 252 cases in Rockingham County (2025 public records), 29.2% are dismissed, 69.5% result in conviction, and 1.3% 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 Rockingham County?

The dismissal rate is 29.2%, based on 252 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 Rockingham County?

The median case takes 2.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.6 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Trespassing in Rockingham County?

The conviction rate for Trespassing in Rockingham County is 69.5%, based on 252 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 Rockingham 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 Rockingham County?

Trespassing cases in Rockingham County are heard in General District Court (252 cases in 2025).

How does Rockingham County compare to other courts for Trespassing?

Rockingham County has a 29.2% 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 Rockingham County?

For those convicted of Trespassing in Rockingham County, the average sentence recorded is 2.9 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Trespassing in Rockingham County, VA

Based on 252 public court records from 2025, Trespassing cases in Rockingham County General District Court have a 29.2% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.3%), a 69.5% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.8 months.

Key takeaways

29.2% of Trespassing cases in Rockingham County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 252 public court records (Virginia average: 53.3%).
69.5% resulted in conviction; 1.3% ended in acquittal.
The median case resolved in 2.8 months; the slowest quarter took 5.6 months or more.

29.2%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.3% statewide

69.5%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 42.5% statewide

2.8 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 252 General District Court cases in Rockingham County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Trespassing cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

23.5%

69.5%

Dismissed by judge 5.8% (n=13) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 23.5% (n=53) Convicted 69.5% (n=157) Acquitted 1.3%

Largest outcomeConvicted — 69.5% of 226 resolved cases.

Source: 252 General District Court records, Rockingham County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Rockingham County compares

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

Rockingham CountyThis page 29.2% 252 cases

Augusta County 46.5% 64 cases Staunton 41.7% 59 cases Warren County 22.2% 52 cases Waynesboro 43.6% 50 cases

Statewide average 53.3% all Virginia

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

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

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 184 convicted cases in Rockingham County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

15.2%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 28.3% statewide

$100

Median Fine

44.0% received a fine

● vs $100 statewide

26.6%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▼ vs 30.5% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Rockingham County 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% 1.6 months

Median 2.8 months

Slowest 25% 5.6 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Trespassing Charge

Representation options in Rockingham County.

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

Defense Attorneys with Trespassing Cases in Rockingham County

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

Robert O Wilson 3 of 182 total Stephen R Sofinski 3 of 71 total D Martin 3 of 62 total Robert Munro 1 of 157 total John H Elledge 1 of 137 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 — Rockingham County

3,352 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Rockingham County 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 Rockingham County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

B Murphy 50.0% 10 cases A P Phromsorn 20.0% 12 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 Rockingham County

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 Rockingham County compare to other Virginia courts?

Rockingham County has a 29.2% 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 — Rockingham County, Virginia. Based on 252 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/rockingham-county

Other Charges in Rockingham County

Reckless Driving

1,606 cases · 9.2% dismissed

Driving Suspended

709 cases · 39.3% dismissed

Failure to Appear

645 cases · 46.0% dismissed

Drug Possession

633 cases · 41.9% dismissed