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

Based on 77 cases in Roanoke County (2025 public records), 30.8% are dismissed, 65.4% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.2 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Grand Larceny in Roanoke County?

The dismissal rate is 30.8%, based on 77 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 County?

The median case takes 2.2 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 3.1 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Grand Larceny in Roanoke County is 69.2%, based on 77 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 County?

2.6% of Grand Larceny cases in Roanoke County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Unauth Use Of Motor Veh - Misd..

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

Grand Larceny cases in Roanoke County are heard in Circuit Court (77 cases in 2025).

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

Roanoke County has a 30.8% 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 County?

For those convicted of Grand Larceny in Roanoke County, the average sentence recorded is 2.9 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 County, VA

Grand Larceny cases in Roanoke County are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 77 cases in 2025, 30.8% were dismissed or dropped and 69.2% resulted in conviction.

30.8%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.8% statewide

69.2%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.6% statewide

2.2 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 77 Circuit Court cases in Roanoke County were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

15.4%

65.4%

Dismissed by judge 15.4% (n=4) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 15.4% (n=4) Guilty Plea 65.4% Found Guilty 3.8% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 65.4% of 26 resolved cases.

Source: 77 Circuit Court records, Roanoke County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Roanoke County compares

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

Roanoke CountyThis page 30.8% 77 cases

Roanoke City 50.2% 120 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 County Circuit Court? See the full Circuit Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

2.9 years

Avg Sentence

3.0 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

2.6% of Grand Larceny cases
in Roanoke County are reduced

6 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Grand Larceny Unauth Use Of Motor Veh - Misd.

3 cases · 50.0% of reductions

Grand Larceny Petit Larc <$1000 Not Frm Pers

2 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Grand Larceny Petit Larceny

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% 1.5 months

Median 2.2 months

Slowest 25% 3.1 months

Defense Attorneys with Grand Larceny Cases in Roanoke County

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

Christian A Persinger 9 of 65 total Seth Weston 6 of 176 total Suzanne Moushegian 5 of 134 total Dirk B Padgett 5 of 70 total Lance Hale 4 of 92 total David D Lawrence 4 of 42 total Jeffrey L Dorsey 4 of 41 total Benjamin F Sharpe 4 of 20 total Aaron B Houchens 3 of 181 total Christopher K Kowalczuk 3 of 118 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

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Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Roanoke County

1,985 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Roanoke County 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?

2.6% of Grand Larceny cases in Roanoke County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Unauth Use Of Motor Veh - Misd. (3 cases), followed by Petit Larc <$1000 Not Frm Pers (2 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 County compare to other Virginia courts?

Roanoke County has a 30.8% 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 County, Virginia. Based on 77 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/grand-larceny/roanoke-county

Other Charges in Roanoke County

Larceny / Theft

703 cases · 48.7% dismissed

Driving Suspended

642 cases · 33.0% dismissed

Failure to Appear

497 cases · 48.6% dismissed

Reckless Driving

255 cases · 31.3% dismissed