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18.2-119 — Trespassing

Court outcome data from 30,152 cases across 121 jurisdictions · 2023–2024

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According to 30,152 public court records from 2023–2024, cases related to 18.2-119 — Trespassing across 121 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 55.0% and an average conviction rate of 41.2%.

About This Statute

Section 18.2-119 addresses trespassing on posted or prohibited property in Virginia after being forbidden to do so. A first offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor. A subsequent offense within 2 years on the same property is a Class 6 felony. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the Virginia Legislative Information System or a licensed Virginia attorney.

Court Outcome Statistics

Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across Virginia courts (2023–2024) shows:

30,152
Total Cases
55.0%
Avg Dismissal Rate
41.2%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Fairfax County 3,562 68.3% 30.7% 3.4 months
Prince William County 1,652 55.4% 43.3% 3.0 months
Newport News 1,632 60.6% 33.1% 3.3 months
Norfolk 1,408 61.3% 32.1% 2.6 months
Virginia Beach 1,311 51.5% 45.9% 2.6 months
Richmond City 1,275 59.4% 37.6% 3.3 months
Portsmouth 784 79.6% 19.4% 3.0 months
Henrico County 777 45.9% 52.3% 2.9 months
Hampton 761 48.8% 38.0% 2.4 months
Roanoke City 739 35.4% 61.6% 1.2 months
Alexandria 736 70.5% 29.4% 2.6 months
Chesterfield County 710 56.6% 40.9% 3.9 months
Arlington County 557 62.6% 36.0% 3.3 months
Lynchburg 495 54.4% 39.9% 2.9 months
Danville 460 40.2% 50.5% 3.5 months

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Common Questions

Based on 30,152 cases from 2023–2024, charges related to 18.2-119 — Trespassing have an average dismissal rate of 55.0% and a conviction rate of 41.2% across 121 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
30,152 cases related to 18.2-119 — Trespassing were filed across 121 Virginia jurisdictions in 2023–2024. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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