What are the case outcomes for Trespassing in Spotsylvania County?

Based on 103 cases in Spotsylvania County (2025 public records), 51.9% are dismissed, 41.6% result in conviction, and 6.5% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.3 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Trespassing in Spotsylvania County?

The dismissal rate is 51.9%, based on 103 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 Spotsylvania County?

The median case takes 3.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.9 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Trespassing in Spotsylvania County?

The conviction rate for Trespassing in Spotsylvania County is 41.6%, based on 103 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 Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania County?

Trespassing cases in Spotsylvania County are heard in General District Court (103 cases in 2025).

How does Spotsylvania County compare to other courts for Trespassing?

Spotsylvania County has a 51.9% 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 Spotsylvania County?

For those convicted of Trespassing in Spotsylvania County, the average sentence recorded is 5.4 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Trespassing in Spotsylvania County, VA

Based on 103 public court records from 2025, Trespassing cases in Spotsylvania County General District Court have a 51.9% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.3%), a 41.6% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.3 months.

Key takeaways

51.9% of Trespassing cases in Spotsylvania County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 103 public court records (Virginia average: 53.3%).
41.6% resulted in conviction; 6.5% ended in acquittal.
The median case resolved in 3.3 months; the slowest quarter took 6.7 months or more.

51.9%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.3% statewide

41.6%

Conviction Rate

● vs 42.5% statewide

3.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 103 General District Court cases in Spotsylvania County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Trespassing cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

41.6%

Dismissed by judge 10.4% (n=8) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 41.6% (n=32) Convicted 41.6% (n=32) Acquitted 6.5%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 41.6% of 77 resolved cases.

Source: 103 General District Court records, Spotsylvania County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Spotsylvania County compares

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

Spotsylvania CountyThis page 51.9% 103 cases

Fairfax County 67.7% 1,574 cases Prince William County 53.6% 747 cases Arlington County 73.7% 339 cases Alexandria 72.1% 185 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 Spotsylvania County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 44 convicted cases in Spotsylvania County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

27.3%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 28.3% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Spotsylvania 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% 1.9 months

Median 3.3 months

Slowest 25% 6.7 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Trespassing Charge

Representation options in Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania County. Defense attorneys who have appeared on trespassing cases in Spotsylvania County are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Trespassing Cases in Spotsylvania County

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

Susan Fremit 2 of 106 total William Neely 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 — Spotsylvania County

3,639 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Joseph Clarkin 93.8% 16 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 Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania County compare to other Virginia courts?

Spotsylvania County has a 51.9% 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 — Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Based on 103 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/spotsylvania-county

Other Charges in Spotsylvania County

Larceny / Theft

524 cases · 53.7% dismissed

Public Intoxication

465 cases · 39.2% dismissed

DUI / DWI

424 cases · 10.1% dismissed

Drug Possession

344 cases · 64.1% dismissed