Grand Larceny in Prince William County

Grand larceny cases in Prince William County result in conviction at a rate slightly below the statewide average, with 55.3% of defendants convicted compared to Virginia's 45% dismissal rate statewide. Prince William's 44.7% dismissal rate is virtually identical to the state average at 45%, suggesting that this jurisdiction handles grand larceny allegations in a manner consistent with how the charge is treated across Virginia. No defendants were acquitted at trial, meaning that convictions resulted either from guilty pleas or bench/jury verdicts where guilt was found rather than proven in contested proceedings.

Charge reductions occur in roughly one of eight grand larceny cases, with over 70% stepping down to petit larceny. The median time from arrest to case resolution is 171 days, though the range is substantial—25% of cases resolve within 104 days while another 25% stretch past 310 days. Defendants convicted of grand larceny face a median sentence of about three years in custody, though sentences vary considerably. Fines average $200 when imposed. The high plea rate of 53.4% indicates most convictions come through negotiated settlements rather than trial, which aligns with the frequency of charge reductions.