What are the case outcomes for Larceny / Theft in Fairfax City?

Based on 207 cases in Fairfax City (2025 public records), 42.7% are dismissed, 56.8% result in a guilty plea, and 0.5% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Fairfax City?

The dismissal rate is 42.7%, based on 207 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 Fairfax City?

The median case takes 2.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.7 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 Fairfax City?

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Fairfax City is 56.8%, based on 207 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 Fairfax City?

5.8% of Larceny / Theft cases in Fairfax City are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Trespass After Forbidden.

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

Larceny / Theft cases in Fairfax City are heard in General District Court (207 cases in 2025).

How does Fairfax City compare to other courts for Larceny / Theft?

Fairfax City has a 42.7% 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 Fairfax City?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Fairfax City, the average sentence recorded is 3.1 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 Fairfax City, VA

Statistics here cover General District Court cases only. The Fairfax County Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit) operates an independent case management system; felony cases that begin or are appealed there are not included in this dataset. See methodology →

Based on 207 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases in Fairfax City General District Court have a 42.7% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.7%), a 56.8% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.5 months.

42.7%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.7% statewide

56.8%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

2.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 207 General District Court cases in Fairfax City were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

14.6%

28.1%

56.8%

Dismissed by judge 14.6% (n=28) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 28.1% (n=54) Guilty Plea 56.8% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.5%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 56.8% of 192 resolved cases.

Source: 207 General District Court records, Fairfax City, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Fairfax City compares

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

Fairfax CityThis page 42.7% 207 cases

Fairfax County 72.5% 5,734 cases Prince William County 62.1% 2,059 cases Arlington County 67.5% 913 cases Stafford County 51.7% 885 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 Fairfax City General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 109 convicted cases in Fairfax City General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

5.5%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 40.7% statewide

$125

Median Fine

62.4% received a fine

▼ vs $150 statewide

2.8%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 34.4% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Fairfax City 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

5.8% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Fairfax City are reduced

12 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Trespass After Forbidden

8 cases · 66.7% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Trespassing

2 cases · 16.7% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Destruct Prop/Monument

1 cases · 8.3% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.7 months

Median 2.5 months

Slowest 25% 4.2 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Fairfax City

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

Ted Asbury 22 of 110 total Tom Koerner 10 of 38 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

All Virginia defense attorneys

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Larceny / Theft arrests in Fairfax City are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

M Kennedy 72.7% 12 cases J Herbert 53.3% 16 cases J Choi 50.0% 11 cases S Hopiane 42.9% 18 cases C Zurbach 33.3% 15 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 Fairfax City

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?

5.8% of Larceny / Theft cases in Fairfax City were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Trespass After Forbidden (8 cases), followed by Trespassing (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 Fairfax City compare to other Virginia courts?

Fairfax City has a 42.7% 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 — Fairfax City, Virginia. Based on 207 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/fairfax-city

Other Charges in Fairfax City

Failure to Appear

67 cases · 58.0% dismissed

Trespassing

63 cases · 43.6% dismissed

DUI / DWI

53 cases · 15.2% dismissed

Assault & Battery

40 cases · 68.4% dismissed