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

Of 914 cases filed in Loudoun County in 2025 (public records), 675 reached a dismissal, plea, verdict, or acquittal. Of those, 69.6% are dismissed, 36.8% result in conviction, and 0.3% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.2 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 69.6% of the 675 cases that reached an outcome, out of 914 filed in 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 Loudoun County?

The median case takes 4.2 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.0 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Loudoun County is 36.8% of the 675 cases that reached an outcome, out of 914 filed in 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 Loudoun County?

6.0% of Larceny / Theft cases in Loudoun 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 Loudoun County?

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Loudoun County are heard in General District Court (807 cases in 2025), where 69.6% are dismissed and the median case takes 4.1 months. 107 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 12.7% are dismissed.

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

Loudoun County has a 69.6% 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 Loudoun County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Loudoun County, the average sentence recorded is 9.6 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 Loudoun County, VA

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Loudoun County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (807 of 914) were heard in General District Court, where 69.6% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 4.1 months. 107 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

Key takeaways

69.6% of Larceny / Theft cases in Loudoun County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 914 public court records (Virginia average: 53.9%).
36.8% resulted in conviction; 0.3% ended in acquittal.
6.0% were amended to a lesser charge, most often Petit Larceny.
The median case resolved in 4.2 months; the slowest quarter took 7.3 months or more.

69.6%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.9% statewide

36.8%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 44.8% statewide

4.2 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

Of 807 General District Court cases in Loudoun County filed in 2025, 612 ended in a dismissal, plea, verdict, or acquittal — the basis for the rates below. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

58.3%

30.1%

Dismissed by judge 11.3% (n=69) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 58.3% (n=357) Convicted 30.1% (n=184) Acquitted 0.3%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 58.3% of 612 resolved cases.

Source: 807 General District Court records, Loudoun County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Loudoun County compares

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

Loudoun CountyThis page 69.6% 914 cases

Fairfax County 70.4% 5,549 cases Prince William County 62.4% 2,191 cases Arlington County 65.1% 841 cases Stafford County 49.1% 811 cases

Statewide average 53.9% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Loudoun County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 107 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

12.7%

82.5%

Dismissed 0.0% (n=0) Nolle prosequi 12.7% (n=8) Guilty Plea 82.5% Found Guilty 4.8% Acquitted 0.0%

See the full Loudoun County Circuit Court record — all charges, judges, and case outcomes at this level.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 233 convicted cases in Loudoun County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

34.8%

Received Active Jail

Median 1.2 months when imposed

▼ vs 40.5% statewide

$250

Median Fine

19.7% received a fine

▲ vs $150 statewide

28.3%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▼ vs 33.9% statewide

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

6.0% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Loudoun County are reduced

55 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

17 cases · 30.9% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Trespass After Forbidden

15 cases · 27.3% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Embezzlement <$1000

7 cases · 12.7% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.0 months

Median 4.2 months

Slowest 25% 7.3 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Larceny / Theft Charge

Representation options in Loudoun County.

If you cannot afford an attorney for a larceny / theft charge, you may qualify for court-appointed counsel or a public defender. How Virginia's indigent-defense system works explains who qualifies and how representation is assigned in Loudoun County. Defense attorneys who have appeared on larceny / theft cases in Loudoun County are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Loudoun County

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

William B Mann 66 of 1,850 total Kelly King 37 of 341 total Mark L Earley 25 of 394 total Shayan Noor 25 of 374 total Karen Kirkpatrick 24 of 285 total Eric Demetriades 22 of 249 total Jessica Lau 18 of 218 total Jeffrey Clark 18 of 210 total Francesca Orrico 13 of 76 total Penn Bain 9 of 60 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 — Loudoun County

2,008 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Loudoun 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 Loudoun County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

E S Cote 100.0% 21 cases R Brown 100.0% 15 cases W Butterfield 90.9% 17 cases J Walsh 88.9% 11 cases M Saunders 88.2% 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 Loudoun 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 807 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 107 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Loudoun County Circuit Court in 2025, where 12.7% were dismissed and 87.3% resulted in conviction.

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

6.0% of Larceny / Theft cases in Loudoun County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (17 cases), followed by Trespass After Forbidden (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 Loudoun County compare to other Virginia courts?

Loudoun County has a 69.6% 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. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft Outcomes — Loudoun County, Virginia. Based on 914 public court records, 2025; last updated July 8, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/loudoun-county

Other Charges in Loudoun County

Reckless Driving

2,223 cases · 7.2% dismissed

Probation Violation

1,109 cases · 69.3% dismissed

DUI / DWI

768 cases · 13.3% dismissed

Public Intoxication

658 cases · 45.7% dismissed