What are the case outcomes for Grand Larceny in Roanoke City?

Based on 120 cases in Roanoke City (2025 public records), 75.0% are dismissed, 49.8% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% 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 Grand Larceny in Roanoke City?

The dismissal rate is 75.0%, based on 120 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 Roanoke City?

The median case takes 2.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.0 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Grand Larceny in Roanoke City?

The conviction rate for Grand Larceny in Roanoke City is 49.8%, based on 120 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 Roanoke City?

12.5% of Grand Larceny cases in Roanoke City 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 Roanoke City?

Most Grand Larceny cases in Roanoke City are heard in General District Court (33 cases in 2025), where 75.0% are dismissed and the median case takes 1.2 months. 87 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 40.8% are dismissed.

How does Roanoke City compare to other courts for Grand Larceny?

Roanoke City 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 Roanoke City?

For those convicted of Grand Larceny in Roanoke City, the average sentence recorded is 1.9 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 Roanoke City, VA

If you've been charged with grand larceny in Roanoke City — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (33 of 120) were heard in General District Court, where 75.0% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 1.2 months. 87 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

75.0%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.8% statewide

49.8%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.6% statewide

2.7 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 33 General District Court cases in Roanoke City were resolved in 2025. This is where most Grand Larceny cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

75.0%

25.0%

Dismissed by judge 0.0% (n=0) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 75.0% (n=15) Guilty Plea 25.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 75.0% of 20 resolved cases.

Source: 33 General District Court records, Roanoke City, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Roanoke City compares

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

Roanoke CityThis page 75.0% 120 cases

Roanoke County 30.8% 77 cases Salem 47.9% 51 cases Montgomery County 25.0% 42 cases Giles County 30.0% 35 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 Roanoke City General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 87 Grand Larceny cases in 2025

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

30.6%

59.2%

Dismissed 10.2% (n=5) Nolle prosequi 30.6% (n=15) Guilty Plea 59.2% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Sentencing When Convicted

1.9 years

Avg Sentence

1.6 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

12.5% of Grand Larceny cases
in Roanoke City are reduced

15 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Grand Larceny Petit Larceny

8 cases · 53.3% of reductions

Grand Larceny Unauth Use Of Motor Veh - Misd.

4 cases · 26.7% of reductions

Grand Larceny Grand Larceny

1 cases · 6.7% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.2 months

Median 2.7 months

Slowest 25% 4.0 months

Defense Attorneys with Grand Larceny Cases in Roanoke City

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

Ryan A Vaughn 7 of 57 total Richard West 5 of 63 total Allegra Black 5 of 29 total Charles Bullen 4 of 91 total Gregory Capps 4 of 21 total Gregory S Capps 3 of 78 total Halley Taylor 3 of 78 total Allegra M C Black 3 of 52 total Jarod C Dye 3 of 45 total J Brian Barnett 2 of 92 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 — Roanoke City

2,086 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Roanoke City 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.

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

In Virginia, most Grand Larceny cases start in General District Court — that's where the 33 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 87 Grand Larceny cases were heard in Roanoke City Circuit Court in 2025, where 40.8% were dismissed and 59.2% resulted in conviction.

Can a Grand Larceny charge be reduced to something lesser?

12.5% of Grand Larceny cases in Roanoke City were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (8 cases), followed by Unauth Use Of Motor Veh - Misd. (4 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 Roanoke City compare to other Virginia courts?

Roanoke City 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 — Roanoke City, Virginia. Based on 120 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/grand-larceny/roanoke-city

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541 cases · 24.7% dismissed

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