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

Based on 133 cases in Augusta County (2025 public records), 50.9% are dismissed, 49.8% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 50.9%, based on 133 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 Augusta County?

The median case takes 3.1 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.9 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.6 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Augusta County is 49.8%, based on 133 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 Augusta County?

4.5% of Larceny / Theft cases in Augusta 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 Larceny / Theft in Augusta County?

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Augusta County are heard in General District Court (101 cases in 2025), where 50.9% are dismissed and the median case takes 3.0 months. 32 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 48.1% are dismissed.

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

Augusta County has a 50.9% 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 Augusta County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Augusta County, the average sentence recorded is 1.3 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Larceny / Theft in Augusta County, VA

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Augusta County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (101 of 133) were heard in General District Court, where 50.9% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 3.0 months. 32 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

50.9%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.7% statewide

49.8%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

3.1 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 101 General District Court cases in Augusta County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

43.9%

49.1%

Dismissed by judge 7.0% (n=4) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 43.9% (n=25) Guilty Plea 49.1% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 49.1% of 57 resolved cases.

Source: 101 General District Court records, Augusta County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Augusta County compares

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

Augusta CountyThis page 50.9% 133 cases

Winchester 13.2% 437 cases Rockingham County 48.6% 376 cases Warren County 55.7% 323 cases Frederick County 37.8% 320 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 Augusta County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 32 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

A small share of Larceny / Theft cases in Augusta County are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.

44.4%

51.9%

Dismissed 3.7% (n=1) Nolle prosequi 44.4% (n=12) Guilty Plea 51.9% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Sentencing When Convicted

1.3 years

Avg Sentence

1.5 years

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

4.5% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Augusta County are reduced

6 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

2 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Cc Fraud:Consp In/Out Virginia

1 cases · 16.7% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Embezzlement

1 cases · 16.7% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.9 months

Median 3.1 months

Slowest 25% 5.6 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Augusta County

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

Dana Cormier 32 of 279 total David Parker 17 of 332 total Eric Swortzel 9 of 206 total Jessica Sherman-Stoltz 5 of 71 total Tyler Jerrell 4 of 179 total Michael J; Ii Hallahan 4 of 175 total Megan Yelen 4 of 50 total Randolph Raines 4 of 33 total Samuel Thomas 2 of 51 total Eugene Oliver 2 of 50 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 — Augusta County

2,161 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Augusta 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 101 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 32 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Augusta County Circuit Court in 2025, where 48.1% were dismissed and 51.9% resulted in conviction.

Can a Larceny / Theft charge be reduced to something lesser?

4.5% of Larceny / Theft cases in Augusta County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (2 cases), followed by Cc Fraud:Consp In/Out Virginia (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 Augusta County compare to other Virginia courts?

Augusta County has a 50.9% 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 — Augusta County, Virginia. Based on 133 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/augusta-county

Other Charges in Augusta County

Reckless Driving

817 cases · 14.0% dismissed

Failure to Appear

388 cases · 47.1% dismissed

Drug Possession

350 cases · 56.5% dismissed

Driving Suspended

207 cases · 31.3% dismissed