Grand Larceny in Shenandoah County

Grand Larceny cases in Shenandoah County result in conviction 62.1 percent of the time, slightly below the statewide conviction rate of 55 percent (dismissal rate 7.1 percentage points lower than Virginia's 45 percent average). No defendants have been acquitted at trial in the 104 cases reviewed, suggesting most cases are resolved through plea agreements rather than jury verdicts. The dismissal rate in Shenandoah County is notably lower than statewide patterns, indicating prosecutors may be more selective or successful in pursuing these charges locally.

When charges don't lead to conviction, they often get reduced rather than dismissed entirely. About 17.3 percent of cases see reductions, with 85.7 percent downgraded to Petit Larceny. The median sentence for convicted defendants is 730 days, though average sentences reach nearly 900 days, indicating some cases result in significantly longer terms. Cases typically resolve in around 137 days, with the middle 50 percent of defendants waiting between 77 and 243 days for disposition.