Lee County handles larceny cases more punitively than Virginia as a whole. With a dismissal rate of 32.7 percent compared to the statewide average of 48.6 percent, defendants face significantly lower odds of having charges dropped. The county's 66.7 percent conviction rate reflects how few cases are resolved through acquittal—less than 1 percent—suggesting prosecutors bring cases they expect to win and that plea negotiations often resolve charges rather than trial outcomes.

Charge reductions occur in only 1.1 percent of larceny cases in Lee County, split evenly between reductions to petit larceny and theft of timber under $1000. Cases typically resolve within four months, with the median disposition taking 125 days. Defendants convicted face wide sentencing variation: the median sentence is 30 days, but the average stretches to 268 days, indicating some cases draw substantially longer terms. Fines average $282, making financial penalties relatively modest compared to potential incarceration.

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32.7%
Dismissal Rate
Statewide avg: 54.5%
66.7%
Conviction Rate
Statewide avg: 44.4%
4.2 months
Median Duration

How 176 cases were resolved — dismissed means the case was dropped by the court or prosecutor.

32.7%
66.7%
Dismissed 32.7% Guilty Plea 66.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.7%

Source: 176 public court records, Lee County Courts, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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

Fastest 25% 2.3 months
Median 4.2 months
Slowest 25% 7.4 months
8.9 months
Avg Sentence
1.0 months
Median Sentence
$282
Avg Fine

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

1.1% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Lee County are reduced
2 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.
Most common reductions
Larceny / Theft Theft Of Timber < $1000
1 cases
Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny
1 cases

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.

Based on 176 cases in Lee County, 32.7% are dismissed, 66.7% result in a guilty plea, and 0.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.2 months from filing to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.
The dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Lee County is 32.7%, based on 176 cases from 2023–2024 public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and nolle prosequi (dropped by the prosecutor).
The median Larceny / Theft case in Lee County takes 4.2 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.3 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.
For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Lee County, the average fine is $282 and the average sentence is 8.9 months (including suspended time). Actual penalties depend on the circumstances of each case, prior record, and other factors.
The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Lee County is 66.7%, based on 176 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.
1.1% of Larceny / Theft cases in Lee County are reduced to lesser charges based on 2023-2024 court records. The most common reduction is to Theft Of Timber < $1000 (1 cases).
Lee County has a 32.7% dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across Virginia courts. View our Larceny / Theft overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all jurisdictions.
For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Lee County, the average sentence recorded is 8.9 months (including suspended time) with a median of 1.0 months. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 176 cases analyzed for Larceny / Theft in Lee County. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

32.7% of Larceny / Theft cases in Lee County are dismissed. An attorney who knows this court can review what the data means for your case.