What are the case outcomes for Trespassing in Stafford County?

Based on 76 cases in Stafford County (2025 public records), 38.1% are dismissed, 60.3% result in conviction, and 1.6% 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 Stafford County?

The dismissal rate is 38.1%, based on 76 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 Stafford County?

The median case takes 2.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.0 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 Stafford County?

The conviction rate for Trespassing in Stafford County is 60.3%, based on 76 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 Stafford County?

1.3% of Trespassing cases in Stafford County 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 Stafford County?

Trespassing cases in Stafford County are heard in General District Court (76 cases in 2025).

How does Stafford County compare to other courts for Trespassing?

Stafford County has a 38.1% 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 Stafford County?

For those convicted of Trespassing in Stafford County, the average sentence recorded is 4.6 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Trespassing in Stafford County, VA

Based on 76 public court records from 2025, Trespassing cases in Stafford County General District Court have a 38.1% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.3%), a 60.3% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.8 months.

Key takeaways

38.1% of Trespassing cases in Stafford County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 76 public court records (Virginia average: 53.3%).
60.3% resulted in conviction; 1.6% ended in acquittal.
1.3% were amended to a lesser charge, most often Trespass After Forbidden.
The median case resolved in 2.8 months; the slowest quarter took 5.7 months or more.

38.1%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.3% statewide

60.3%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 42.5% statewide

2.8 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 76 General District Court cases in Stafford County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Trespassing cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

28.6%

60.3%

Dismissed by judge 9.5% (n=6) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 28.6% (n=18) Convicted 60.3% (n=38) Acquitted 1.6%

Largest outcomeConvicted — 60.3% of 63 resolved cases.

Source: 76 General District Court records, Stafford County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Stafford County compares

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

Stafford CountyThis page 38.1% 76 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 Stafford County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 49 convicted cases in Stafford County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

22.4%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 28.3% statewide

93.9%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 30.5% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Stafford County 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

1.3% of Trespassing cases
in Stafford County are reduced

1 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Trespassing Trespass After Forbidden

1 cases · 100.0% of reductions

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% 5.7 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Trespassing Charge

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

Defense Attorneys with Trespassing Cases in Stafford County

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

E Frost 3 of 34 total Julia Dillon 2 of 101 total Ahuna Johnson 2 of 101 total Andrew Flusche 1 of 444 total Ghislane Storr Burks 1 of 52 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 — Stafford County

3,296 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Stafford 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.

Can a Trespassing charge be reduced to something lesser?

1.3% of Trespassing cases in Stafford County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Trespass After Forbidden (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 Stafford County compare to other Virginia courts?

Stafford County has a 38.1% 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 — Stafford County, Virginia. Based on 76 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/stafford-county

Other Charges in Stafford County

Reckless Driving

1,451 cases · 27.6% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

917 cases · 51.3% dismissed

DUI / DWI

684 cases · 14.0% dismissed

Probation Violation

678 cases · 77.8% dismissed