What are the case outcomes for Larceny / Theft in Colonial Heights?

Based on 624 cases in Colonial Heights (2025 public records), 56.2% are dismissed, 45.0% result in a guilty plea, and 0.3% end in acquittal. The median case takes 5.7 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Colonial Heights?

The dismissal rate is 56.2%, based on 624 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 Colonial Heights?

The median case takes 5.7 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.

What is the conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Colonial Heights?

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Colonial Heights is 45.7%, based on 624 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 Colonial Heights?

2.3% of Larceny / Theft cases in Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights?

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Colonial Heights are heard in General District Court (558 cases in 2025), where 56.2% are dismissed and the median case takes 5.8 months. 66 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 35.5% are dismissed.

How does Colonial Heights compare to other courts for Larceny / Theft?

Colonial Heights has a 56.2% 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 Colonial Heights?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Colonial Heights, the average sentence recorded is 1.0 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 Colonial Heights, VA

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Colonial Heights — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (558 of 624) were heard in General District Court, where 56.2% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 5.8 months. 66 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

56.2%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.7% statewide

45.7%

Conviction Rate

● vs 45.1% statewide

5.7 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 558 General District Court cases in Colonial Heights were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

25.1%

31.1%

43.5%

Dismissed by judge 25.1% (n=89) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 31.1% (n=110) Guilty Plea 43.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.3%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 43.5% of 354 resolved cases.

Source: 558 General District Court records, Colonial Heights, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Colonial Heights compares

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

Colonial HeightsThis page 56.2% 624 cases

Henrico County 45.6% 2,966 cases Chesterfield County 55.0% 2,093 cases Richmond City 65.2% 683 cases Hanover County 43.5% 477 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 Colonial Heights General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 66 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

25.8%

58.1%

Dismissed 9.7% (n=3) Nolle prosequi 25.8% (n=8) Guilty Plea 58.1% Found Guilty 6.5% Acquitted 0.0%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 171 convicted cases in Colonial Heights General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

46.2%

Received Active Jail

Median 1.0 months when imposed

▲ vs 40.7% statewide

17.5%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▼ vs 34.4% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Colonial Heights 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

2.3% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Colonial Heights are reduced

14 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

10 cases · 71.4% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Credit Card Fraud <=$200 In 6M

1 cases · 7.1% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Disorderly Conduct

1 cases · 7.1% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.6 months

Median 5.7 months

Slowest 25% 8.6 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Colonial Heights

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

Matthew Gravens 71 of 220 total David Lassiter 59 of 356 total Cecilie Hamilton 36 of 137 total Matt Gravens 27 of 62 total Jon Thornbrugh 26 of 181 total Robert Condon 9 of 31 total Charles Hardenbergh 4 of 105 total Christian M Vaughn 4 of 34 total David; Jr Lassiter 3 of 112 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 — Colonial Heights

741 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

R N Brown 100.0% 15 cases A L Thomas 87.5% 15 cases T E Bennett 80.0% 26 cases J Davis 77.8% 14 cases A; Jr Rayo 75.0% 16 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 Colonial Heights

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 558 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 66 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Colonial Heights Circuit Court in 2025, where 35.5% were dismissed and 64.5% resulted in conviction.

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

2.3% of Larceny / Theft cases in Colonial Heights were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (10 cases), followed by Credit Card Fraud <=$200 In 6M (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 Colonial Heights compare to other Virginia courts?

Colonial Heights has a 56.2% 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 — Colonial Heights, Virginia. Based on 624 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/colonial-heights

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Failure to Appear

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200 cases · 19.2% dismissed

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195 cases · 40.7% dismissed

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