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

Based on 20 cases in Northumberland County (2025 public records), 80.0% are dismissed, 20.0% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.3 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 80.0%, based on 20 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 Northumberland County?

The median case takes 3.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.1 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Northumberland County is 20.0%, based on 20 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 Northumberland County?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

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

Larceny / Theft cases in Northumberland County are heard in General District Court (20 cases in 2025).

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

Northumberland County has a 80.0% 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 Northumberland County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Northumberland County, the average sentence recorded is 3.0 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 Northumberland County, VA

Based on 20 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases in Northumberland County General District Court have a 80.0% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.7%), a 20.0% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.3 months.

80.0%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.7% statewide

20.0%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 45.1% statewide

3.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 20 General District Court cases in Northumberland County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

53.3%

26.7%

20.0%

Dismissed by judge 53.3% (n=8) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 26.7% (n=4) Guilty Plea 20.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 53.3% of 15 resolved cases.

Source: 20 General District Court records, Northumberland County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Northumberland County compares

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

Northumberland CountyThis page 80.0% 20 cases

King George County 73.8% 118 cases Lancaster County 68.8% 59 cases Westmoreland County 62.5% 32 cases Richmond County 26.7% 21 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 Northumberland County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

3.0 months

Avg Sentence

3.0 months

Median Sentence

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 3.3 months

Slowest 25% 5.1 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Northumberland County

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

Kenneth Kunkle 6 of 74 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 — Northumberland County

239 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Northumberland 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.

How does Northumberland County compare to other Virginia courts?

Northumberland County has a 80.0% 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 — Northumberland County, Virginia. Based on 20 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/northumberland-county

Other Charges in Northumberland County

Reckless Driving

46 cases · 43.2% dismissed

Failure to Appear

30 cases · 48.0% dismissed

Trespassing

24 cases · 77.3% dismissed

Contempt of Court

20 cases · 0.0% dismissed