Grand Larceny in Fairfax County

Grand Larceny cases in Fairfax County are dismissed at a dramatically higher rate than the statewide average. The county's 84.7% dismissal rate far exceeds Virginia's 45% average for this charge—a difference of nearly 40 percentage points. Only 15.3% of cases result in conviction, and notably, no acquittals were recorded, meaning virtually all convictions came through guilty pleas rather than trial verdicts. This pattern suggests Fairfax County prosecutors handle Grand Larceny cases differently than most of the state, with cases frequently resolved before trial or rejected outright.

When cases do proceed to conviction, charge reductions play a significant role in the outcome. Nearly one in five Grand Larceny cases are reduced to a lesser offense, with Petit Larceny accounting for over three-quarters of those reductions. Cases typically take about six months to resolve, with half completed within 191 days. Among defendants convicted, the median sentence is 90 days, though average sentences run slightly higher at 130 days, reflecting some cases with lengthier terms. Average fines imposed total approximately $769.