Larceny / Theft in Appomattox County
67 cases · Appomattox County Courts
Updated July 8, 2026 · Data through 2025
Charge statistics were restated in July 2026 — cases are now grouped by the Virginia Code section charged. What changed and why
If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Appomattox County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (41 of 67) were heard in General District Court, where 25.0% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 1.7 months. 26 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.
Key takeaways
- 25.0% of Larceny / Theft cases in Appomattox County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 67 public court records (Virginia average: 53.9%).
- 75.8% resulted in conviction; 3.1% ended in acquittal.
- The median case resolved in 3.4 months; the slowest quarter took 4.8 months or more.
Case Outcomes — General District Court
Of 41 General District Court cases in Appomattox County filed in 2025, 20 ended in a dismissal, plea, verdict, or acquittal — the basis for the rates below. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.
Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution
Largest outcomeConvicted — 70.0% of 20 resolved cases.
Source: 41 General District Court records, Appomattox County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Exhibit · How Appomattox County compares
Dismissal rates for Larceny / Theft in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.
Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.
Filed in Appomattox County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.
If your case goes to Circuit Court · 26 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025
A small share of Larceny / Theft cases in Appomattox County are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.
See the full Appomattox County Circuit Court record — all charges, judges, and case outcomes at this level.
Sentencing When Convicted
Case Duration
Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.
Exhibit · Case duration
Getting Help With a Larceny / Theft Charge
Representation options in Appomattox County.
If you cannot afford an attorney for a larceny / theft charge, you may qualify for court-appointed counsel or a public defender. How Virginia's indigent-defense system works explains who qualifies and how representation is assigned in Appomattox County.
Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Appomattox County
435 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Appomattox 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.
What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court?
In Virginia, most Larceny / Theft cases start in General District Court — that's where the 41 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 26 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Appomattox County Circuit Court in 2025, where 15.0% were dismissed and 85.0% resulted in conviction.
How does Appomattox County compare to other Virginia courts?
Appomattox County has a 25.0% 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. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.
Cite this page
VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft Outcomes — Appomattox County, Virginia. Based on 67 public court records, 2025; last updated July 8, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/appomattox-county