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

Based on 804 cases in Montgomery County (2025 public records), 46.3% are dismissed, 57.2% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% 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 Montgomery County?

The dismissal rate is 46.3%, based on 804 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 Montgomery County?

The median case takes 3.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.3 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Montgomery County is 57.2%, based on 804 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 Montgomery County?

3.1% of Larceny / Theft cases in Montgomery County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Enter Property To Damage.

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

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Montgomery County are heard in General District Court (644 cases in 2025), where 46.3% are dismissed and the median case takes 3.4 months. 160 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 28.6% are dismissed.

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

Montgomery County has a 46.3% 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 Montgomery County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Montgomery County, the average sentence recorded is 9.3 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 Montgomery County, VA

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Montgomery County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (644 of 804) were heard in General District Court, where 46.3% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 3.4 months. 160 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

46.3%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.7% statewide

57.2%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

3.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 644 General District Court cases in Montgomery County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

42.6%

53.7%

Dismissed by judge 3.7% (n=13) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 42.6% (n=149) Guilty Plea 53.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 53.7% of 350 resolved cases.

Source: 644 General District Court records, Montgomery County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Montgomery County compares

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

Montgomery CountyThis page 46.3% 804 cases

Roanoke City 55.5% 709 cases Roanoke County 48.7% 703 cases Pulaski County 38.6% 404 cases Franklin County 56.7% 198 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 Montgomery County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 160 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

20.8%

71.4%

Dismissed 7.8% (n=6) Nolle prosequi 20.8% (n=16) Guilty Plea 71.4% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 208 convicted cases in Montgomery County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

42.3%

Received Active Jail

Median 1.2 months when imposed

▲ vs 40.7% statewide

37.5%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 33.9% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County are reduced

23 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Enter Property To Damage

13 cases · 56.5% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Shoplift/ Alter Merch<$1000

5 cases · 21.7% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

3 cases · 13.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.3 months

Median 3.5 months

Slowest 25% 5.7 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Montgomery County

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

Brad Mcconnell 63 of 426 total Fred Kellerman 54 of 699 total Rob Canard 54 of 523 total Will Clemons 48 of 263 total Suzanne Bowen 46 of 289 total Dave Rhodes 45 of 233 total Matt Roberts 40 of 479 total Courtney Roberts 38 of 368 total William Clemons 37 of 172 total Wade Mcnichols 35 of 216 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 — Montgomery County

3,301 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Montgomery 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 Montgomery County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

M D Cooper 88.5% 26 cases Officer Sp Cromer 82.4% 17 cases Officer Ca Roop 70.0% 17 cases Officer Aw Beane 60.0% 32 cases Officer Md Cooper 59.5% 44 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 Montgomery 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 644 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 160 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Montgomery County Circuit Court in 2025, where 28.6% were dismissed and 71.4% resulted in conviction.

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

3.1% of Larceny / Theft cases in Montgomery County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Enter Property To Damage (13 cases), followed by Shoplift/ Alter Merch<$1000 (5 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 Montgomery County compare to other Virginia courts?

Montgomery County has a 46.3% 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 — Montgomery County, Virginia. Based on 804 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/montgomery-county

Other Charges in Montgomery County

Drug Possession

754 cases · 51.7% dismissed

DUI / DWI

552 cases · 9.0% dismissed

Public Intoxication

483 cases · 40.9% dismissed

Reckless Driving

362 cases · 12.6% dismissed