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

Based on 136 cases in Franklin City (2025 public records), 80.0% are dismissed, 17.6% result in a guilty plea, and 2.4% 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 Franklin City?

The dismissal rate is 80.0%, based on 136 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 Franklin City?

The median case takes 5.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 3.4 months, while the slowest 25% take 10.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Franklin City?

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Franklin City is 17.6%, based on 136 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 Franklin City?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

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

Larceny / Theft cases in Franklin City are heard in General District Court (136 cases in 2025).

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

Franklin City 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 Franklin City?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Franklin City, the average sentence recorded is 4.7 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 Franklin City, VA

Based on 136 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases in Franklin City General District Court have a 80.0% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.7%), a 17.6% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 5.7 months.

80.0%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.7% statewide

17.6%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 45.1% statewide

5.7 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 136 General District Court cases in Franklin City were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

68.2%

17.6%

Dismissed by judge 68.2% (n=58) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 11.8% (n=10) Guilty Plea 17.6% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 2.4%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 68.2% of 85 resolved cases.

Source: 136 General District Court records, Franklin City, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Franklin City compares

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

Franklin CityThis page 80.0% 136 cases

Danville 42.4% 761 cases Henry County 21.1% 257 cases Mecklenburg County 49.4% 170 cases Halifax County 21.6% 107 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 Franklin City General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

4.7 months

Avg Sentence

3.0 months

Median Sentence

$25

Avg Fine

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 3.4 months

Median 5.7 months

Slowest 25% 10.3 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Franklin City

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

Caitlin Angel 9 of 128 total Pat Cannon 3 of 22 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 Franklin City are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

A Frohlich 96.7% 31 cases K Miller 37.5% 12 cases K Coughlin 0.0% 10 cases R L Brown 0.0% 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 Franklin 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.

How does Franklin City compare to other Virginia courts?

Franklin City 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 — Franklin City, Virginia. Based on 136 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/franklin-city

Other Charges in Franklin City

Failure to Appear

103 cases · 26.0% dismissed

Weapons Offense

75 cases · 78.1% dismissed

Driving Suspended

52 cases · 39.4% dismissed

Drug Possession

49 cases · 81.8% dismissed