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

Based on 94 cases in Buchanan County (2025 public records), 39.4% are dismissed, 54.5% result in a guilty plea, and 6.1% end in acquittal. The median case takes 7.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 39.4%, based on 94 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 Buchanan County?

The median case takes 7.0 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 3.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.5 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Buchanan County is 54.5%, based on 94 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 Buchanan 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 Buchanan County?

Larceny / Theft cases in Buchanan County are heard in General District Court (94 cases in 2025).

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

Buchanan County has a 39.4% 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 Buchanan County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Buchanan County, the average sentence recorded is 5.4 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 Buchanan County, VA

Based on 94 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases in Buchanan County General District Court have a 39.4% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.7%), a 54.5% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 7.0 months.

39.4%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.7% statewide

54.5%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

7.0 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 94 General District Court cases in Buchanan County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

30.3%

54.5%

Dismissed by judge 9.1% (n=3) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 30.3% (n=10) Guilty Plea 54.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 6.1%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 54.5% of 33 resolved cases.

Source: 94 General District Court records, Buchanan County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Buchanan County compares

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

Buchanan CountyThis page 39.4% 94 cases

Wise County 48.5% 428 cases Tazewell County 43.5% 365 cases Washington County 39.0% 356 cases Wythe County 21.1% 242 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 Buchanan County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

5.4 months

Avg Sentence

6.0 months

Median Sentence

$132

Avg Fine

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 3.6 months

Median 7.0 months

Slowest 25% 7.5 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Buchanan County

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

Phillip Justice 37 of 333 total Nolan Harrison 16 of 108 total Laurie Conrad 15 of 468 total Jason Gallagher 14 of 308 total David Epling 7 of 83 total Kim Boyd 5 of 47 total Jim Slone 5 of 31 total Mary Mcgeorge 2 of 64 total James Slone 1 of 30 total T Shea Cook 1 of 28 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 — Buchanan County

1,298 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Buchanan 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 Buchanan County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Brandon T Hall 100.0% 14 cases C Chapman 40.0% 10 cases D Deel 14.3% 16 cases Evan Hall 0.0% 24 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 Buchanan 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 Buchanan County compare to other Virginia courts?

Buchanan County has a 39.4% 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 — Buchanan County, Virginia. Based on 94 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/buchanan-county

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