What are the case outcomes for Grand Larceny in Charlottesville?

Based on 21 cases in Charlottesville (2025 public records), 75.0% are dismissed, 16.7% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.2 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Grand Larceny in Charlottesville?

The dismissal rate is 75.0%, based on 21 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Grand Larceny case take in Charlottesville?

The median case takes 3.2 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 27 days, while the slowest 25% take 4.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Grand Larceny in Charlottesville?

The conviction rate for Grand Larceny in Charlottesville is 25.0%, based on 21 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 Grand Larceny in Charlottesville?

9.5% of Grand Larceny cases in Charlottesville are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Petit Larceny.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Grand Larceny in Charlottesville?

Grand Larceny cases in Charlottesville are heard in Circuit Court (21 cases in 2025).

How does Charlottesville compare to other courts for Grand Larceny?

Charlottesville has a 75.0% dismissal rate for Grand Larceny. Visit the Grand Larceny overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Grand Larceny in Charlottesville?

For those convicted of Grand Larceny in Charlottesville, the average sentence recorded is 6.0 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Grand Larceny in Charlottesville, VA

Grand Larceny cases in Charlottesville are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 21 cases in 2025, 75.0% were dismissed or dropped and 25.0% resulted in conviction.

75.0%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.8% statewide

25.0%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 45.6% statewide

3.2 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 21 Circuit Court cases in Charlottesville were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

66.7%

16.7%

Dismissed by judge 66.7% (n=8) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 8.3% (n=1) Guilty Plea 16.7% Found Guilty 8.3% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 66.7% of 12 resolved cases.

Source: 21 Circuit Court records, Charlottesville, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Charlottesville compares

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

CharlottesvilleThis page 75.0% 21 cases

Campbell County 38.3% 71 cases Lynchburg 31.5% 48 cases Albemarle County 47.1% 26 cases Bedford County 10.5% 23 cases

Statewide average 53.8% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Charlottesville Circuit Court? See the full Circuit Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

6.0 years

Avg Sentence

5.0 years

Median Sentence

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

9.5% of Grand Larceny cases
in Charlottesville are reduced

6 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Grand Larceny Petit Larceny

2 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Grand Larceny Fail To Appear-Fel./Misd./Sumons

1 cases · 16.7% of reductions

Grand Larceny Grnd Larceny: >=$1000 Not Pers

1 cases · 16.7% of reductions

Case Duration

Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 27 days

Median 3.2 months

Slowest 25% 4.3 months

Defense Attorneys with Grand Larceny Cases in Charlottesville

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

Lauren Reese 3 of 67 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 — Charlottesville

468 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Charlottesville 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 Grand Larceny charge be reduced to something lesser?

9.5% of Grand Larceny cases in Charlottesville were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (2 cases), followed by Fail To Appear-Fel./Misd./Sumons (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 Charlottesville compare to other Virginia courts?

Charlottesville has a 75.0% dismissal rate for Grand Larceny cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Grand Larceny 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). Grand Larceny Outcomes — Charlottesville, Virginia. Based on 21 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/grand-larceny/charlottesville

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