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

Based on 63 cases in Nottoway County (2025 public records), 66.7% are dismissed, 28.4% result in a guilty plea, and 8.3% 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 Nottoway County?

The dismissal rate is 66.7%, based on 63 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 Nottoway County?

The median case takes 2.9 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.3 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Nottoway County is 28.4%, based on 63 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 Nottoway County?

4.8% of Larceny / Theft cases in Nottoway County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Petit Larceny.

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

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Nottoway County are heard in General District Court (43 cases in 2025), where 66.7% are dismissed and the median case takes 3.0 months. 20 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 56.2% are dismissed.

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

Nottoway County has a 66.7% 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 Nottoway County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Nottoway County, the average sentence recorded is 2.1 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 Nottoway County, VA

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Nottoway County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (43 of 63) were heard in General District Court, where 66.7% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 3.0 months. 20 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

66.7%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.7% statewide

28.4%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 45.1% statewide

2.9 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 43 General District Court cases in Nottoway County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

18.2%

48.5%

21.2%

12.1%

Dismissed by judge 18.2% (n=6) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 48.5% (n=16) Guilty Plea 21.2% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 12.1%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 48.5% of 33 resolved cases.

Source: 43 General District Court records, Nottoway County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Nottoway County compares

Dismissal rates for Larceny / Theft in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the next four jurisdictions statewide by case volume.

Nottoway CountyThis page 66.7% 63 cases

Fairfax County 72.5% 5,734 cases Henrico County 45.6% 2,966 cases Chesterfield County 55.0% 2,093 cases Prince William County 62.1% 2,059 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 Nottoway County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 20 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

56.2%

43.8%

Dismissed 0.0% (n=0) Nolle prosequi 56.2% (n=9) Guilty Plea 43.8% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Sentencing When Convicted

2.1 years

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

$50

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

4.8% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Nottoway County are reduced

3 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

2 cases · 66.7% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Disorderly Conduct

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% 2.3 months

Median 2.9 months

Slowest 25% 4.4 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Nottoway County

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

Preston Williams 39 of 575 total Ben Spence 10 of 178 total Benjamin Spence 10 of 135 total Gordon Peters 7 of 155 total E Gordon Peters 6 of 106 total William N; Iii Smith 2 of 96 total Cary Bowen 2 of 50 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 — Nottoway County

511 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Nottoway 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.

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 43 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 20 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Nottoway County Circuit Court in 2025, where 56.2% were dismissed and 43.8% resulted in conviction.

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

4.8% of Larceny / Theft cases in Nottoway County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (2 cases), followed by Disorderly Conduct (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 Nottoway County compare to other Virginia courts?

Nottoway County has a 66.7% 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 — Nottoway County, Virginia. Based on 63 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/nottoway-county

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