What are the case outcomes for Larceny / Theft in Alleghany County?

Based on 118 cases in Alleghany County (2025 public records), 35.0% are dismissed, 65.0% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Alleghany County?

The dismissal rate is 35.0%, based on 118 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Larceny / Theft case take in Alleghany County?

The median case takes 2.0 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.4 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Alleghany County?

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Alleghany County is 65.0%, based on 118 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 Larceny / Theft in Alleghany County?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Larceny / Theft in Alleghany County?

Larceny / Theft cases in Alleghany County are heard in General District Court (118 cases in 2025).

How does Alleghany County compare to other courts for Larceny / Theft?

Alleghany County has a 35.0% dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft. Visit the Larceny / Theft overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Larceny / Theft in Alleghany County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Alleghany County, the average sentence recorded is 5.5 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Larceny / Theft in Alleghany County, VA

Based on 118 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases in Alleghany County General District Court have a 35.0% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.7%), a 65.0% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.0 months.

35.0%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.7% statewide

65.0%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

2.0 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 118 General District Court cases in Alleghany County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

30.0%

65.0%

Dismissed by judge 5.0% (n=2) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 30.0% (n=12) Guilty Plea 65.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 65.0% of 40 resolved cases.

Source: 118 General District Court records, Alleghany County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Alleghany County compares

Dismissal rates for Larceny / Theft in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the next four jurisdictions statewide by case volume.

Alleghany CountyThis page 35.0% 118 cases

Fairfax County 72.5% 5,734 cases Henrico County 45.6% 2,966 cases Chesterfield County 55.0% 2,093 cases Prince William County 62.1% 2,059 cases

Statewide average 53.7% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Alleghany County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 30 convicted cases in Alleghany County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

46.7%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 40.7% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Alleghany County General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

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 2.0 months

Slowest 25% 5.7 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Alleghany County

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

Taylor Baker 68 of 574 total Stephen Wills 27 of 170 total Craig Leisure 24 of 248 total Daniel Mowry 13 of 157 total Creigh Deeds 12 of 106 total Don Burks 5 of 164 total James Doss 5 of 123 total Steve Wills 2 of 113 total Michael Collins 2 of 111 total Jonathan Tarris 2 of 66 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 — Alleghany County

891 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Alleghany County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Larceny / Theft arrests in Alleghany County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

B D Jack 100.0% 31 cases T P Ledford 66.7% 38 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Larceny / Theft dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Alleghany County

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.

How does Alleghany County compare to other Virginia courts?

Alleghany County has a 35.0% dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Larceny / Theft 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). Larceny / Theft Outcomes — Alleghany County, Virginia. Based on 118 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/alleghany-county

Other Charges in Alleghany County

Failure to Appear

154 cases · 41.7% dismissed

Drug Possession

127 cases · 59.4% dismissed

Reckless Driving

101 cases · 50.0% dismissed

Driving Suspended

94 cases · 61.4% dismissed