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

Based on 37 cases in New Kent County (2025 public records), 59.4% are dismissed, 37.5% result in a guilty plea, and 3.1% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 59.4%, based on 37 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 New Kent County?

The median case takes 3.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.6 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in New Kent County is 37.5%, based on 37 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 New Kent County?

5.4% of Larceny / Theft cases in New Kent County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Common Law Trespass.

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

Larceny / Theft cases in New Kent County are heard in General District Court (37 cases in 2025).

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

New Kent County has a 59.4% 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 New Kent County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in New Kent County, the average sentence recorded is 5.3 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 New Kent County, VA

Based on 37 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases in New Kent County General District Court have a 59.4% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.7%), a 37.5% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.6 months.

59.4%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.7% statewide

37.5%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 45.1% statewide

3.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 37 General District Court cases in New Kent County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

50.0%

37.5%

Dismissed by judge 9.4% (n=3) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 50.0% (n=16) Guilty Plea 37.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 3.1%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 50.0% of 32 resolved cases.

Source: 37 General District Court records, New Kent County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How New Kent County compares

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

New Kent CountyThis page 59.4% 37 cases

Henrico County 45.6% 2,966 cases Chesterfield County 55.0% 2,093 cases Richmond City 65.2% 683 cases Colonial Heights 54.0% 624 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 New Kent County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

5.3 months

Avg Sentence

3.0 months

Median Sentence

$200

Avg Fine

Charge Reductions

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

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

5.4% of Larceny / Theft cases
in New Kent County are reduced

3 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Common Law Trespass

1 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Credit Card Fraud<$1000 6M

1 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Fail To Appear, Misd. Offense

1 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.1 months

Median 3.6 months

Slowest 25% 6.6 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in New Kent County

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

Stephen E Campbell 12 of 56 total Steve Birocco 3 of 27 total J Todd Duval 2 of 228 total Mark Button 2 of 146 total Scott Cardani 2 of 22 total Rebecca Peters 1 of 88 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 — New Kent County

822 circuit court filings prosecuted by the New Kent 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?

5.4% of Larceny / Theft cases in New Kent County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Common Law Trespass (1 cases), followed by Credit Card Fraud<$1000 6M (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 New Kent County compare to other Virginia courts?

New Kent County has a 59.4% 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. The dataset is refreshed quarterly. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft Outcomes — New Kent County, Virginia. Based on 37 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/new-kent-county

Other Charges in New Kent County

DUI / DWI

209 cases · 28.8% dismissed

Reckless Driving

111 cases · 33.0% dismissed

Drug Possession

106 cases · 72.6% dismissed

Driving Suspended

104 cases · 25.5% dismissed

Larceny / Theft in New Kent County

Case Outcomes — General District Court

Sentencing When Convicted

Charge Reductions

Case Duration

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in New Kent County

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — New Kent County

Common Questions

Other Charges in New Kent County

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