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 1.8 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 Montgomery County, VA — 35.4% Dismissal Rate

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

Based on 1670 cases in Montgomery County (2023-2024 public records), 35.4% are dismissed, 64.1% result in a guilty plea, and 0.5% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.8 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Montgomery County?

The dismissal rate is 35.4%, based on 1670 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi.

Q: How long does a Larceny / Theft case take in Montgomery County?

The median case takes 4.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.3 months, while the slowest 25% take 11.1 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

Larceny defendants in Montgomery County face a conviction landscape notably harsher than Virginia's statewide pattern. With a 64.1% conviction rate against a 35.4% dismissal rate, Montgomery County prosecutes these cases more aggressively than the state average—dismissals run 13.2 percentage points below the statewide rate of 48.6%. Of the 1,670 cases tracked, acquittals are nearly absent at 0.5%, indicating trials rarely result in not-guilty verdicts. This suggests Montgomery County's larceny cases either proceed to guilty pleas or convictions at higher rates than typical across Virginia.

Charge reductions occur in just 3.6% of cases, with petit larceny being the primary downgrade at 57.1% of all reductions. Cases move relatively quickly through the system, with a median resolution time of 145 days, though the middle 50% spans from 70 to 335 days. Defendants who are convicted face meaningful consequences: median sentences are one year, though average sentences reach 639 days, and fines average $327, indicating some cases result in substantially longer terms.

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35.4%

Dismissal Rate

Statewide avg: 54.5%

64.1%

Conviction Rate

Statewide avg: 44.4%

4.8 months

Median Duration

Case Outcomes

How 1,670 cases were resolved — dismissed means the case was dropped by the court or prosecutor.

35.4%

64.1%

Dismissed 35.4% Guilty Plea 64.1% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.5%

Source: 1,670 public court records, Montgomery County Courts, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Case Duration

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

Fastest 25% 2.3 months

Median 4.8 months

Slowest 25% 11.1 months

Sentencing When Convicted

1.8 years

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

$327

Avg Fine

Charge Reductions

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

3.6% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Montgomery County are reduced

43 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

20 cases

Larceny / Theft Welfare Fraud: Larceny <$200

10 cases

Larceny / Theft Embezzlement >$200

5 cases

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Larceny / Theft arrests in Montgomery County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Officer	Cases	Dismissal Rate
Inv Dm Adkins	11	81.8%
Officer Jt Lundy	11	80.0%
Deputy Jc Robertson	15	66.7%
Officer Md Vallejo	27	60.0%
Officer Cj Cannon	60	59.3%

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.

Based on 1,670 cases in Montgomery County, 35.4% are dismissed, 64.1% result in a guilty plea, and 0.5% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.8 months from filing to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Montgomery County is 35.4%, based on 1,670 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 Montgomery County takes 4.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.3 months, while the slowest 25% take 11.1 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 Montgomery County, the average fine is $327 and the average sentence is 1.8 years (including suspended time). Actual penalties depend on the circumstances of each case, prior record, and other factors.

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Montgomery County is 64.1%, based on 1,670 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.

3.6% of Larceny / Theft cases in Montgomery County are reduced to lesser charges based on 2023-2024 court records. The most common reduction is to Petit Larceny (20 cases).

Montgomery County has a 35.4% 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 Montgomery County, the average sentence recorded is 1.8 years (including suspended time) with a median of 1.0 years. 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. 1,670 cases analyzed for Larceny / Theft in Montgomery County. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com