What are the case outcomes for Larceny / Theft in Falls Church?

Based on 23 cases in Falls Church (2025 public records), 80.0% are dismissed, 20.0% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Falls Church?

The dismissal rate is 80.0%, based on 23 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 Falls Church?

The median case takes 3.0 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.1 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Falls Church?

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Falls Church is 20.0%, based on 23 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 Falls Church?

4.3% of Larceny / Theft cases in Falls Church 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 Falls Church?

Larceny / Theft cases in Falls Church are heard in General District Court (23 cases in 2025).

How does Falls Church compare to other courts for Larceny / Theft?

Falls Church has a 80.0% 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 Falls Church?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Falls Church, the average sentence recorded is 8.0 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 Falls Church, 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 23 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases in Falls Church General District Court have a 80.0% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.7%), a 20.0% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.0 months.

80.0%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.7% statewide

20.0%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 45.1% statewide

3.0 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 23 General District Court cases in Falls Church were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

40.0%

20.0%

Dismissed by judge 40.0% (n=8) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 40.0% (n=8) Guilty Plea 20.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 40.0% of 20 resolved cases.

Source: 23 General District Court records, Falls Church, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Falls Church compares

Dismissal rates for Larceny / Theft in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the next four jurisdictions statewide by case volume.

Falls ChurchThis page 80.0% 23 cases

Fairfax County 72.5% 5,734 cases Henrico County 45.6% 2,966 cases Chesterfield County 55.0% 2,093 cases Prince William County 62.1% 2,059 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 Falls Church General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

8.0 months

Avg Sentence

10.0 months

Median Sentence

$500

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

4.3% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Falls Church are reduced

1 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

1 cases · 100.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.5 months

Median 3.0 months

Slowest 25% 6.1 months

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?

4.3% of Larceny / Theft cases in Falls Church were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (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 Falls Church compare to other Virginia courts?

Falls Church has a 80.0% 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 — Falls Church, Virginia. Based on 23 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/falls-church

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