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

Of 23 cases filed in Nelson County in 2025 (public records), 14 reached a dismissal, plea, verdict, or acquittal. Of those, 21.4% are dismissed, 64.3% result in conviction, and 14.3% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.9 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 21.4% of the 14 cases that reached an outcome, out of 23 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 Nelson County?

The median case takes 2.9 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.5 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Nelson County is 64.3% of the 14 cases that reached an outcome, out of 23 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 Nelson County?

8.7% of Larceny / Theft cases in Nelson County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Consp. To Commit Larceny $1000.

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

Larceny / Theft cases in Nelson County are heard in General District Court (23 cases in 2025).

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

Nelson County has a 21.4% 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 Nelson County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Nelson County, the average sentence recorded is 1.9 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 Nelson County, VA

Based on 23 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases in Nelson County General District Court have a 21.4% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.9%), a 64.3% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.9 months.

Key takeaways

21.4% of Larceny / Theft cases in Nelson County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 23 public court records (Virginia average: 53.9%).
64.3% resulted in conviction; 14.3% ended in acquittal.
8.7% were amended to a lesser charge, most often Consp. To Commit Larceny $1000.
The median case resolved in 2.9 months; the slowest quarter took 4.5 months or more.

21.4%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.9% statewide

64.3%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 44.8% statewide

2.9 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

Of 23 General District Court cases in Nelson County filed in 2025, 14 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

21.4%

64.3%

14.3%

Dismissed by judge 0.0% (n=0) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 21.4% (n=3) Convicted 64.3% (n=9) Acquitted 14.3%

Largest outcomeConvicted — 64.3% of 14 resolved cases.

Source: 23 General District Court records, Nelson County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Nelson County compares

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

Nelson CountyThis page 21.4% 23 cases

Lynchburg 40.1% 528 cases Albemarle County 58.6% 390 cases Campbell County 25.9% 203 cases Charlottesville 36.9% 193 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 Nelson County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

1.9 months

Avg Sentence

1.0 months

Median Sentence

Charge Reductions

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

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

8.7% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Nelson County are reduced

2 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Consp. To Commit Larceny $1000

1 cases · 50.0% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

1 cases · 50.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.2 months

Median 2.9 months

Slowest 25% 4.5 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Larceny / Theft Charge

Representation options in Nelson 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 Nelson County. Defense attorneys who have appeared on larceny / theft cases in Nelson County are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Nelson County

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

Brady Nicks 7 of 57 total Philip Baker 1 of 21 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 — Nelson County

458 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Nelson County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

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.

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

8.7% of Larceny / Theft cases in Nelson County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Consp. To Commit Larceny $1000 (1 cases), followed by Petit Larceny (1 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 Nelson County compare to other Virginia courts?

Nelson County has a 21.4% 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 — Nelson County, Virginia. Based on 23 public court records, 2025; last updated July 8, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/nelson-county

Other Charges in Nelson County

Reckless Driving

216 cases · 5.5% dismissed

Probation Violation

186 cases · 95.7% dismissed

Drug Possession

80 cases · 47.5% dismissed

Driving Suspended

72 cases · 6.3% dismissed