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

Based on 2966 cases in Henrico County (2025 public records), 49.5% are dismissed, 52.7% result in a guilty plea, and 0.9% 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 Henrico County?

The dismissal rate is 49.5%, based on 2966 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 Henrico County?

The median case takes 4.1 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.4 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.8 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Henrico County is 53.5%, based on 2966 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 Henrico County?

3.0% of Larceny / Theft cases in Henrico County 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 Henrico County?

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Henrico County are heard in General District Court (2663 cases in 2025), where 49.5% are dismissed and the median case takes 4.2 months. 303 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 11.4% are dismissed.

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

Henrico County has a 49.5% 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 Henrico County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Henrico 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 Henrico County, VA

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Henrico County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (2,663 of 2,966) were heard in General District Court, where 49.5% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 4.2 months. 303 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

49.5%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.7% statewide

53.5%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

4.1 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 2,663 General District Court cases in Henrico County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

15.9%

33.7%

49.6%

Dismissed by judge 15.9% (n=275) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 33.7% (n=584) Guilty Plea 49.6% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.9%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 49.6% of 1,735 resolved cases.

Source: 2,663 General District Court records, Henrico County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Henrico County compares

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

Henrico CountyThis page 49.5% 2,966 cases

Chesterfield County 55.0% 2,093 cases Richmond City 65.2% 683 cases Colonial Heights 54.0% 624 cases Hanover County 43.5% 477 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 Henrico County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 303 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

80.1%

Dismissed 2.1% (n=5) Nolle prosequi 9.3% (n=22) Guilty Plea 80.1% Found Guilty 7.6% Acquitted 0.8%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 959 convicted cases in Henrico County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

59.3%

Received Active Jail

Median 1.2 months when imposed

▲ vs 40.7% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Henrico 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

3.0% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Henrico County are reduced

63 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

32 cases · 50.8% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Embezzlement <$1000

15 cases · 23.8% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Trespass After Forbidden

7 cases · 11.1% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.4 months

Median 4.1 months

Slowest 25% 7.8 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Henrico County

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

Mike Caudill 134 of 560 total Chris Bain 113 of 731 total Kaylin Cecchini 113 of 548 total Nikita Wolf 112 of 1,019 total Dontae Buck 108 of 708 total Dannie Sutton 103 of 445 total Rob Windle 96 of 550 total Ben Shute 94 of 661 total Jeff Everhart 94 of 610 total Greg Hough 89 of 587 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 — Henrico County

6,558 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Henrico 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 Henrico County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

A M Lancaster 100.0% 15 cases B C Chapman 100.0% 10 cases M L Taylor 100.0% 11 cases M P James 92.3% 17 cases J P Gray 88.9% 19 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 Henrico 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 2,663 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 303 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Henrico County Circuit Court in 2025, where 11.4% were dismissed and 87.7% resulted in conviction.

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

3.0% of Larceny / Theft cases in Henrico County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (32 cases), followed by Embezzlement <$1000 (15 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 Henrico County compare to other Virginia courts?

Henrico County has a 49.5% 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 — Henrico County, Virginia. Based on 2,966 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/henrico-county

Other Charges in Henrico County

Drug Possession

1,823 cases · 52.8% dismissed

Weapons Offense

1,114 cases · 54.0% dismissed

DUI / DWI

966 cases · 13.0% dismissed

Reckless Driving

584 cases · 36.8% dismissed