Larceny / Theft in Prince George County

Larceny cases in Prince George County are dismissed at a slightly lower rate than the statewide average, with 44.3% of the 312 cases ending in dismissal compared to Virginia's 48.6% statewide rate. This 4.3 percentage point difference suggests Prince George County prosecutors pursue these cases somewhat more aggressively than the state norm. The conviction rate of 54.1% aligns closely with the plea rate, indicating that most defendants who don't have charges dismissed resolve their cases through guilty pleas rather than trial. The acquittal rate of 1.6% is minimal, reflecting the rarity of larceny cases that go to trial and result in not guilty verdicts.

Most larceny cases in Prince George County move through the system in roughly six to ten months, with cases reaching disposition in a median of 199 days. Charge reductions occur in less than 5% of cases, though when they happen, they typically reduce felony larceny to petit larceny. When defendants are convicted, sentences vary significantly: the median prison sentence is one year, but the average of roughly 3.6 years indicates some cases receive substantially longer terms. Fines average $150, suggesting monetary penalties are modest compared to incarceration exposure.