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

Based on 77 cases in Powhatan County (2025 public records), 47.3% are dismissed, 52.7% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 5.4 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 47.3%, based on 77 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 Powhatan County?

The median case takes 5.4 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 3.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.5 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Powhatan County is 52.7%, based on 77 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 Powhatan County?

11.7% of Larceny / Theft cases in Powhatan County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to First Offender: Larceny.

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

Larceny / Theft cases in Powhatan County are heard in General District Court (77 cases in 2025).

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

Powhatan County has a 47.3% 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 Powhatan County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Powhatan County, the average sentence recorded is 11.3 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 Powhatan County, VA

Based on 77 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases in Powhatan County General District Court have a 47.3% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.7%), a 52.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 5.4 months.

47.3%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.7% statewide

52.7%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

5.4 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 77 General District Court cases in Powhatan County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

21.8%

25.5%

52.7%

Dismissed by judge 21.8% (n=12) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 25.5% (n=14) Guilty Plea 52.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 52.7% of 55 resolved cases.

Source: 77 General District Court records, Powhatan County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Powhatan County compares

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

Powhatan CountyThis page 47.3% 77 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 Powhatan County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 35 convicted cases in Powhatan County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

51.4%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 40.7% statewide

8.6%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 33.9% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Powhatan County General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

Charge Reductions

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

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

11.7% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Powhatan County are reduced

9 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft First Offender: Larceny

8 cases · 88.9% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Disorderly Conduct

1 cases · 11.1% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 3.2 months

Median 5.4 months

Slowest 25% 7.5 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Powhatan County

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

Sante Piracci 30 of 213 total Christopher Bain 21 of 198 total Susan Allen 6 of 90 total Edwin Brooks 4 of 103 total Aubrey R; Iv Bowles 2 of 38 total Jacqueline Reiner 1 of 25 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 — Powhatan County

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

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

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

Detective Riopedre 25.0% 11 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Larceny / Theft dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Powhatan County

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?

11.7% of Larceny / Theft cases in Powhatan County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to First Offender: Larceny (8 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 Powhatan County compare to other Virginia courts?

Powhatan County has a 47.3% 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 — Powhatan County, Virginia. Based on 77 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/powhatan-county

Other Charges in Powhatan County

DUI / DWI

77 cases · 3.3% dismissed

Reckless Driving

59 cases · 42.0% dismissed

Driving Suspended

52 cases · 42.6% dismissed

Trespassing

29 cases · 45.0% dismissed