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

Based on 46 cases in Dickenson County (2025 public records), 37.5% are dismissed, 66.5% result in a guilty plea, and 3.5% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 37.5%, based on 46 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 Dickenson County?

The median case takes 4.1 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.9 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.9 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Dickenson County is 66.5%, based on 46 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 Dickenson County?

13.0% of Larceny / Theft cases in Dickenson County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Petit Larc <$1000 Not Frm Pers.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Larceny / Theft in Dickenson County?

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Dickenson County are heard in General District Court (26 cases in 2025), where 37.5% are dismissed and the median case takes 1.9 months. 20 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 20.0% are dismissed.

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

Dickenson County has a 37.5% 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 Dickenson County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Dickenson County, the average sentence recorded is 2.5 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 Dickenson County, VA

Q: What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Larceny / Theft in Dickenson County?

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Dickenson County are heard in General District Court (26 cases in 2025), where 37.5% are dismissed and the median case takes 1.9 months. 20 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 20.0% are dismissed.

Q: What does the sentencing data show for Larceny / Theft in Dickenson County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Dickenson County, the average sentence recorded is 2.5 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Dickenson County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (26 of 46) were heard in General District Court, where 37.5% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 1.9 months. 20 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

37.5%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.7% statewide

66.5%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

4.1 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 26 General District Court cases in Dickenson County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

37.5%

56.2%

Dismissed by judge 0.0% (n=0) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 37.5% (n=6) Guilty Plea 56.2% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 6.2%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 56.2% of 16 resolved cases.

Source: 26 General District Court records, Dickenson County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Dickenson County compares

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

Dickenson CountyThis page 37.5% 46 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 Dickenson County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 20 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

20.0%

80.0%

Dismissed 0.0% (n=0) Nolle prosequi 20.0% (n=4) Guilty Plea 80.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Sentencing When Convicted

2.5 years

Avg Sentence

1.6 years

Median Sentence

$83

Avg Fine

Charge Reductions

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

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

13.0% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Dickenson County are reduced

6 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larc <$1000 Not Frm Pers

2 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Rec/Buy Stolen Goods >$1000

2 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Embezzlement <$1000

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% 2.9 months

Median 4.1 months

Slowest 25% 5.9 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Dickenson County

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

Seth Baker 34 of 356 total Brad Fleming 13 of 189 total Susan Wood 5 of 102 total Bradley D Fleming 4 of 74 total Laurie A Conrad 2 of 27 total C Seth Baker 1 of 118 total April Morgan Huff 1 of 27 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 — Dickenson County

646 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Dickenson 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 26 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 20 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Dickenson County Circuit Court in 2025, where 20.0% were dismissed and 80.0% resulted in conviction.

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

13.0% of Larceny / Theft cases in Dickenson County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larc <$1000 Not Frm Pers (2 cases), followed by Rec/Buy Stolen Goods >$1000 (2 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 Dickenson County compare to other Virginia courts?

Dickenson County has a 37.5% 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 — Dickenson County, Virginia. Based on 46 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/dickenson-county

Other Charges in Dickenson County

Drug Possession

133 cases · 50.5% dismissed

Failure to Appear

68 cases · 69.4% dismissed

Weapons Offense

57 cases · 59.5% dismissed

Public Intoxication

52 cases · 23.5% dismissed