What are the case outcomes for Trespassing in Suffolk?

Based on 108 cases in Suffolk (2025 public records), 48.7% are dismissed, 42.3% result in a guilty plea, and 9.0% 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 Suffolk?

The dismissal rate is 48.7%, based on 108 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 Suffolk?

The median case takes 3.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Trespassing in Suffolk?

The conviction rate for Trespassing in Suffolk is 42.3%, based on 108 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 Suffolk?

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 Suffolk?

Trespassing cases in Suffolk are heard in General District Court (108 cases in 2025).

How does Suffolk compare to other courts for Trespassing?

Suffolk has a 48.7% 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 Suffolk?

For those convicted of Trespassing in Suffolk, 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 Suffolk, VA — 48.7% Dismissed

Based on 108 public court records from 2025, Trespassing cases in Suffolk General District Court have a 48.7% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 52.6%), a 42.3% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.3 months.

48.7%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 52.6% statewide

42.3%

Conviction Rate

● vs 43.2% statewide

3.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 108 General District Court cases in Suffolk were resolved in 2025. This is where most Trespassing cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

42.3%

Dismissed by judge 42.3% (n=33) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 6.4% (n=5) Guilty Plea 42.3% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 9.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 42.3% of 78 resolved cases.

Source: 108 General District Court records, Suffolk, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Suffolk compares

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

SuffolkThis page 48.7% 108 cases

Norfolk 62.8% 829 cases Newport News 63.3% 642 cases Virginia Beach 43.8% 599 cases Portsmouth 75.4% 404 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 Suffolk General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 36 convicted cases in Suffolk General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

30.6%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 27.9% statewide

11.1%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 30.9% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Suffolk 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% 2.1 months

Median 3.3 months

Slowest 25% 7.3 months

Defense Attorneys with Trespassing Cases in Suffolk

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

Ashby Pope 3 of 247 total Tamikia C Vasquez 2 of 104 total Michael Massie 2 of 69 total Sean E Harris 2 of 30 total R Edward; Iii Railey 1 of 83 total Crawford G Ellsworth 1 of 40 total George Bruch 1 of 24 total Daymen W X Robinson 1 of 21 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 — Suffolk

3,643 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Suffolk 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.

How does Suffolk compare to other Virginia courts?

Suffolk has a 48.7% 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 — Suffolk, Virginia. Based on 108 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/suffolk

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