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

Of 115 cases filed in Bedford County in 2025 (public records), 76 reached a dismissal, plea, verdict, or acquittal. Of those, 46.1% are dismissed, 52.6% result in conviction, and 1.3% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.3 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 46.1% of the 76 cases that reached an outcome, out of 115 filed in 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 Bedford County?

The median case takes 2.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.8 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.2 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Bedford County is 52.6% of the 76 cases that reached an outcome, out of 115 filed in 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 Bedford County?

4.3% of Larceny / Theft cases in Bedford 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 Bedford County?

Larceny / Theft cases in Bedford County are heard in General District Court (115 cases in 2025).

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

Bedford County has a 46.1% 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 Bedford County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Bedford County, the average sentence recorded is 4.9 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 Bedford County, VA

Based on 115 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases in Bedford County General District Court have a 46.1% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.9%), a 52.6% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.3 months.

Key takeaways

46.1% of Larceny / Theft cases in Bedford County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 115 public court records (Virginia average: 53.9%).
52.6% resulted in conviction; 1.3% ended in acquittal.
4.3% were amended to a lesser charge, most often Petit Larceny.
The median case resolved in 2.3 months; the slowest quarter took 4.2 months or more.

46.1%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.9% statewide

52.6%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 44.8% statewide

2.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

Of 115 General District Court cases in Bedford County filed in 2025, 76 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

38.2%

52.6%

Dismissed by judge 7.9% (n=6) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 38.2% (n=29) Convicted 52.6% (n=40) Acquitted 1.3%

Largest outcomeConvicted — 52.6% of 76 resolved cases.

Source: 115 General District Court records, Bedford County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Bedford County compares

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

Bedford CountyThis page 46.1% 115 cases

Lynchburg 40.1% 528 cases Albemarle County 58.6% 390 cases Campbell County 25.9% 203 cases Charlottesville 36.9% 193 cases

Statewide average 53.9% all Virginia

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

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

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 45 convicted cases in Bedford County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

48.9%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 40.5% statewide

88.9%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 33.9% statewide

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

Charge Reductions

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

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

4.3% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Bedford County are reduced

8 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

5 cases · 62.5% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Embezzlement <$1000

1 cases · 12.5% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Financial Exploitation

1 cases · 12.5% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.8 months

Median 2.3 months

Slowest 25% 4.2 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Larceny / Theft Charge

Representation options in Bedford 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 Bedford County. Defense attorneys who have appeared on larceny / theft cases in Bedford County are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Bedford County

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

Edward Lavado 56 of 1,086 total Craig Tiller 22 of 481 total Neill Wente 4 of 164 total Michael C Lonchar 2 of 117 total Janell R Johnson 2 of 56 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 — Bedford County

1,312 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Bedford 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 Bedford County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Melynda Mcdilda 78.6% 15 cases J Gravely 10.0% 13 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 Bedford 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.

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

4.3% of Larceny / Theft cases in Bedford County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (5 cases), followed by Embezzlement <$1000 (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 Bedford County compare to other Virginia courts?

Bedford County has a 46.1% 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 — Bedford County, Virginia. Based on 115 public court records, 2025; last updated July 8, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/bedford-county

Other Charges in Bedford County

Probation Violation

482 cases · 83.5% dismissed

Failure to Appear

428 cases · 48.5% dismissed

Driving Suspended

290 cases · 16.9% dismissed

Reckless Driving

259 cases · 13.8% dismissed