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

Based on 20 cases in Washington County (2025 public records), 71.4% are dismissed, 28.6% 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 Washington County?

The dismissal rate is 71.4%, based on 20 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 Washington County?

The median case takes 2.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Grand Larceny in Washington County is 28.6%, based on 20 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 Washington County?

10.0% of Grand Larceny cases in Washington 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 Washington County?

Grand Larceny cases in Washington County are heard in General District Court (20 cases in 2025).

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

Washington County has a 71.4% 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 Washington County?

For those convicted of Grand Larceny in Washington County, the average sentence recorded is 7.1 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Grand Larceny in Washington County, VA

Based on 20 public court records from 2025, Grand Larceny cases in Washington County General District Court have a 71.4% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.8%), a 28.6% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.7 months.

71.4%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.8% statewide

28.6%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 45.6% statewide

2.7 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 20 General District Court cases in Washington County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Grand Larceny cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

71.4%

28.6%

Dismissed by judge 0.0% (n=0) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 71.4% (n=5) Guilty Plea 28.6% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 71.4% of 7 resolved cases.

Source: 20 General District Court records, Washington County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Washington County compares

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

Washington CountyThis page 71.4% 20 cases

Tazewell County 54.5% 80 cases Wise County 65.8% 79 cases Russell County 33.3% 64 cases Smyth County 41.2% 51 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 Washington County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

7.1 months

Avg Sentence

7.1 months

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

10.0% of Grand Larceny cases
in Washington County are reduced

3 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Grand Larceny Unauth Use Of Motor Veh - Misd.

2 cases · 66.7% of reductions

Grand Larceny Unauth Use Of Motor Veh - Fel.

1 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.1 months

Median 2.7 months

Slowest 25% 4.4 months

Defense Attorneys with Grand Larceny Cases in Washington County

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

Catherine O'Brien 18 of 264 total Mike Thomas 6 of 95 total Stephanie Pease 5 of 375 total Jimmie Hess 5 of 193 total Chip Barker 4 of 159 total David Childers 3 of 263 total Joseph Curcio 3 of 43 total Michaela Pannell 2 of 96 total R Wayne Austin 1 of 35 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 — Washington County

1,761 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Washington 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?

10.0% of Grand Larceny cases in Washington County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Unauth Use Of Motor Veh - Misd. (2 cases), followed by Unauth Use Of Motor Veh - Fel. (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 Washington County compare to other Virginia courts?

Washington County has a 71.4% 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 — Washington County, Virginia. Based on 20 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/grand-larceny/washington-county

Other Charges in Washington County

Larceny / Theft

356 cases · 39.0% dismissed

Drug Possession

321 cases · 51.1% dismissed

Failure to Appear

266 cases · 46.3% dismissed

Reckless Driving

222 cases · 40.3% dismissed