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

Based on 477 cases in Hanover County (2025 public records), 43.2% are dismissed, 55.4% result in a guilty plea, and 0.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 43.2%, based on 477 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 Hanover County?

The median case takes 3.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Hanover County is 55.8%, based on 477 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 Hanover County?

3.1% of Larceny / Theft cases in Hanover 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 Hanover County?

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Hanover County are heard in General District Court (377 cases in 2025), where 43.2% are dismissed and the median case takes 3.9 months. 100 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 44.8% are dismissed.

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

Hanover County has a 43.2% 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 Hanover County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Hanover County, the average sentence recorded is 1.1 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 Hanover County, VA

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

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Hanover County are heard in General District Court (377 cases in 2025), where 43.2% are dismissed and the median case takes 3.9 months. 100 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 44.8% are dismissed.

Q: How does Hanover County compare to other courts for Larceny / Theft?

Hanover County has a 43.2% dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft. Visit the Larceny / Theft overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

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

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Hanover County, the average sentence recorded is 1.1 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 Hanover County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (377 of 477) were heard in General District Court, where 43.2% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 3.9 months. 100 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

43.2%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.7% statewide

55.8%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

3.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 377 General District Court cases in Hanover County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

34.4%

56.3%

Dismissed by judge 8.7% (n=16) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 34.4% (n=63) Guilty Plea 56.3% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.5%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 56.3% of 183 resolved cases.

Source: 377 General District Court records, Hanover County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Hanover County compares

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

Hanover CountyThis page 43.2% 477 cases

Henrico County 45.6% 2,966 cases Chesterfield County 55.0% 2,093 cases Richmond City 65.2% 683 cases Colonial Heights 54.0% 624 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 Hanover County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 100 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

43.3%

52.2%

Dismissed 1.5% (n=1) Nolle prosequi 43.3% (n=29) Guilty Plea 52.2% Found Guilty 1.5% Acquitted 1.5%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 109 convicted cases in Hanover County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

77.1%

Received Active Jail

Median 1.0 months when imposed

▲ vs 40.7% statewide

$150

Median Fine

55.0% received a fine

● vs $150 statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Hanover County 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

3.1% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Hanover County are reduced

12 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larc <$1000 Not Frm Pers

5 cases · 41.7% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Disorderly Conduct

2 cases · 16.7% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Embezzlement <$1000

2 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% 2.1 months

Median 3.5 months

Slowest 25% 6.7 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Hanover County

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

John Working 57 of 309 total Charles Lewis 53 of 391 total Adam Jurach 36 of 596 total Tony Quitiquit 34 of 264 total Peter Bowen 25 of 271 total Christopher Hutton 21 of 222 total John R Working 19 of 124 total Adam M Jurach 17 of 286 total Richard A Quitiquit 11 of 263 total Richard T Booker 10 of 155 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 — Hanover County

2,550 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Hanover County 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 Hanover County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

J Oliver 100.0% 11 cases Cullen M Bryant 60.0% 10 cases D J Rayas 50.0% 13 cases Craig 46.7% 25 cases D M Basham 43.8% 17 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 Hanover County

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 377 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 100 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Hanover County Circuit Court in 2025, where 44.8% were dismissed and 53.7% resulted in conviction.

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

3.1% of Larceny / Theft cases in Hanover County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larc <$1000 Not Frm Pers (5 cases), followed by Disorderly Conduct (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 Hanover County compare to other Virginia courts?

Hanover County has a 43.2% 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 — Hanover County, Virginia. Based on 477 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/hanover-county

Other Charges in Hanover County

Failure to Appear

575 cases · 35.4% dismissed

Reckless Driving

488 cases · 21.1% dismissed

Drug Possession

444 cases · 43.0% dismissed

DUI / DWI

349 cases · 11.8% dismissed