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

Based on 80 cases in Tazewell County (2025 public records), 54.5% are dismissed, 45.5% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.4 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 54.5%, based on 80 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 Tazewell County?

The median case takes 2.4 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.4 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Grand Larceny in Tazewell County is 45.5%, based on 80 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 Tazewell County?

2.5% of Grand Larceny cases in Tazewell County 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 Tazewell County?

Grand Larceny cases in Tazewell County are heard in Circuit Court (80 cases in 2025).

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

Tazewell County has a 54.5% 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 Tazewell County?

For those convicted of Grand Larceny in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County, VA

Grand Larceny cases in Tazewell County are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 80 cases in 2025, 54.5% were dismissed or dropped and 45.5% resulted in conviction.

54.5%

Dismissal Rate

● vs 53.8% statewide

45.5%

Conviction Rate

● vs 45.6% statewide

2.4 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 80 Circuit Court cases in Tazewell County were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

36.4%

18.2%

45.5%

Dismissed by judge 36.4% (n=4) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 18.2% (n=2) Guilty Plea 45.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 45.5% of 11 resolved cases.

Source: 80 Circuit Court records, Tazewell County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Tazewell County compares

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

Tazewell CountyThis page 54.5% 80 cases

Wise County 65.8% 79 cases Russell County 33.3% 64 cases Smyth County 41.2% 51 cases Wythe County 50.0% 39 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 Tazewell County Circuit Court? See the full Circuit Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

2.9 years

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

$200

Avg Fine

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

2.5% of Grand Larceny cases
in Tazewell County are reduced

2 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Grand Larceny Petit Larceny

1 cases · 50.0% of reductions

Grand Larceny Unauth Use Of Motor Vehicle

1 cases · 50.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.4 months

Median 2.4 months

Slowest 25% 6.3 months

Defense Attorneys with Grand Larceny Cases in Tazewell County

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

Shea Cook 12 of 224 total Mike Letsen 9 of 355 total Jim Shortt 8 of 186 total Fred Harman 7 of 106 total Aaron Gillespie 6 of 92 total Jeff Stowers 5 of 317 total Penny Nimmo 5 of 246 total Dally Testerman 4 of 169 total Michael Thomas 3 of 156 total Laurann Brown 2 of 202 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 — Tazewell County

3,013 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Tazewell 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?

2.5% of Grand Larceny cases in Tazewell County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (1 cases), followed by Unauth Use Of Motor Vehicle (1 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 Tazewell County compare to other Virginia courts?

Tazewell County has a 54.5% 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 — Tazewell County, Virginia. Based on 80 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/grand-larceny/tazewell-county

Other Charges in Tazewell County

Drug Possession

468 cases · 69.2% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

365 cases · 43.5% dismissed

Fraud / Forgery

247 cases · 65.2% dismissed

Reckless Driving

208 cases · 25.5% dismissed