What are the case outcomes for Trespassing in Virginia Beach?

Based on 632 cases in Virginia Beach (2025 public records), 45.3% are dismissed, 54.5% result in conviction, and 2.2% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.7 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Trespassing in Virginia Beach?

The dismissal rate is 45.3%, based on 632 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 Virginia Beach?

The median case takes 2.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Trespassing in Virginia Beach?

The conviction rate for Trespassing in Virginia Beach is 54.5%, based on 632 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 Virginia Beach?

0.3% of Trespassing cases in Virginia Beach are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Trespassing.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Trespassing in Virginia Beach?

Most Trespassing cases in Virginia Beach are heard in General District Court (587 cases in 2025), where 45.3% are dismissed and the median case takes 2.8 months. 45 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 17.6% are dismissed.

How does Virginia Beach compare to other courts for Trespassing?

Virginia Beach has a 45.3% 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 Virginia Beach?

For those convicted of Trespassing in Virginia Beach, the average sentence recorded is 5.5 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Trespassing in Virginia Beach, VA

If you've been charged with trespassing in Virginia Beach — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (587 of 632) were heard in General District Court, where 45.3% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 2.8 months. 45 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

Key takeaways

45.3% of Trespassing cases in Virginia Beach were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 632 public court records (Virginia average: 53.3%).
54.5% resulted in conviction; 2.2% ended in acquittal.
0.3% were amended to a lesser charge, most often Trespassing.
The median case resolved in 2.7 months; the slowest quarter took 4.7 months or more.

45.3%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.3% statewide

54.5%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 42.5% statewide

2.7 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 587 General District Court cases in Virginia Beach were resolved in 2025. This is where most Trespassing cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

40.4%

52.6%

Dismissed by judge 40.4% (n=205) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 4.9% (n=25) Convicted 52.6% (n=267) Acquitted 2.2%

Largest outcomeConvicted — 52.6% of 508 resolved cases.

Source: 587 General District Court records, Virginia Beach, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Virginia Beach compares

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

Virginia BeachThis page 45.3% 632 cases

Norfolk 63.1% 847 cases Newport News 64.2% 667 cases Portsmouth 76.3% 413 cases Hampton 54.0% 409 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 Virginia Beach General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 45 Trespassing cases in 2025

A small share of Trespassing cases in Virginia Beach are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.

14.7%

73.5%

Dismissed 2.9% (n=1) Nolle prosequi 14.7% (n=5) Guilty Plea 73.5% Found Guilty 5.9% Acquitted 2.9%

See the full Virginia Beach Circuit Court record — all charges, judges, and case outcomes at this level.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 334 convicted cases in Virginia Beach General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

29.6%

Received Active Jail

Median 1.0 months when imposed

▲ vs 28.3% statewide

$100

Median Fine

26.6% received a fine

● vs $100 statewide

62.6%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 30.5% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Virginia Beach 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

0.3% of Trespassing cases
in Virginia Beach are reduced

2 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Trespassing Trespassing

2 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% 1.5 months

Median 2.7 months

Slowest 25% 4.7 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Trespassing Charge

Representation options in Virginia Beach.

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 Virginia Beach. Defense attorneys who have appeared on trespassing cases in Virginia Beach are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Trespassing Cases in Virginia Beach

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

M Barbero 8 of 170 total Eric Leckie 7 of 133 total Matthew Barbero 4 of 132 total Amina Matheny-Willard 4 of 70 total David Johnson 3 of 135 total Robert Morecock 3 of 94 total John Greenside 2 of 675 total Charles L Pincus 2 of 103 total Jamison Rasberry 2 of 74 total Louis N Joynes 2 of 30 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 — Virginia Beach

7,065 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

S D Lopez 50.0% 12 cases J S Gardier 36.4% 12 cases K M Nogueira 33.3% 10 cases K L Viennas 27.3% 12 cases R M Pagano 11.1% 20 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 Virginia Beach

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.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court?

In Virginia, most Trespassing cases start in General District Court — that's where the 587 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 45 Trespassing cases were heard in Virginia Beach Circuit Court in 2025, where 17.6% were dismissed and 79.4% resulted in conviction.

Can a Trespassing charge be reduced to something lesser?

0.3% of Trespassing cases in Virginia Beach were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Trespassing (2 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 Virginia Beach compare to other Virginia courts?

Virginia Beach has a 45.3% 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 — Virginia Beach, Virginia. Based on 632 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/virginia-beach

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