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

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County, VA — 58.3% Dismissal Rate

Q: What are the case outcomes for Larceny / Theft in Chesterfield County?

Based on 5538 cases in Chesterfield County (2023-2024 public records), 58.3% are dismissed, 40.5% result in a guilty plea, and 1.2% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.9 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Chesterfield County?

The dismissal rate is 58.3%, based on 5538 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi.

Q: How long does a Larceny / Theft case take in Chesterfield County?

The median case takes 4.9 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 8.6 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

In Chesterfield County, larceny defendants face substantially better odds than the statewide average. The county's 58.3% dismissal rate runs nearly 10 percentage points above Virginia's 48.6% statewide average across 5,538 cases. This elevated dismissal rate suggests Chesterfield prosecutors or courts handle theft charges more conservatively than typical—either screening cases more strictly before trial or judges finding insufficient evidence at preliminary stages. Only 1.2% of cases reach acquittal at trial, meaning dismissals happen early, not through jury verdict.

When larceny cases do proceed to conviction, guilty pleas account for 40.5% of outcomes, identical to the conviction rate itself. The median sentence is one year, though average sentences stretch to about 468 days due to higher-end cases. Charge reductions occur in just 3.9% of cases, but when they happen, 64% drop to petit larceny—a meaningfully lower tier. Cases move through the system at moderate speed: half resolve within five months, though a quarter extend beyond eight and a half months.

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58.3%

Dismissal Rate

Statewide avg: 54.5%

40.5%

Conviction Rate

Statewide avg: 44.4%

4.9 months

Median Duration

Case Outcomes

How 5,538 cases were resolved — dismissed means the case was dropped by the court or prosecutor.

58.3%

40.5%

Dismissed 58.3% Guilty Plea 40.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 1.2%

Source: 5,538 public court records, Chesterfield County Courts, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Case Duration

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

Fastest 25% 2.6 months

Median 4.9 months

Slowest 25% 8.6 months

Sentencing When Convicted

1.3 years

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

$198

Avg Fine

Charge Reductions

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

3.9% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Chesterfield County are reduced

155 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

86 cases

Larceny / Theft Trespass After Forbidden

36 cases

Larceny / Theft First Offender: Larceny

12 cases

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

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

Officer	Cases	Dismissal Rate
S L Whitmer	15	100.0%
M J Mellina	11	100.0%
K A Bates	11	100.0%
J L Hobbs	12	100.0%
D M Bernaldo	21	92.9%

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.

Based on 5,538 cases in Chesterfield County, 58.3% are dismissed, 40.5% result in a guilty plea, and 1.2% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.9 months from filing to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Chesterfield County is 58.3%, based on 5,538 cases from 2023–2024 public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and nolle prosequi (dropped by the prosecutor).

The median Larceny / Theft case in Chesterfield County takes 4.9 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 8.6 months or longer. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Chesterfield County, the average fine is $198 and the average sentence is 1.3 years (including suspended time). Actual penalties depend on the circumstances of each case, prior record, and other factors.

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Chesterfield County is 40.5%, based on 5,538 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

3.9% of Larceny / Theft cases in Chesterfield County are reduced to lesser charges based on 2023-2024 court records. The most common reduction is to Petit Larceny (86 cases).

Chesterfield County has a 58.3% dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across Virginia courts. View our Larceny / Theft overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all jurisdictions.

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Chesterfield County, the average sentence recorded is 1.3 years (including suspended time) with a median of 1.0 years. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 5,538 cases analyzed for Larceny / Theft in Chesterfield County. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com