What are the case outcomes for Larceny / Theft in Richmond City?

Based on 683 cases in Richmond City (2025 public records), 67.3% are dismissed, 32.3% result in a guilty plea, and 2.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.7 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Richmond City?

The dismissal rate is 67.3%, based on 683 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 Richmond City?

The median case takes 2.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Richmond City?

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Richmond City is 32.3%, based on 683 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 Richmond City?

6.5% of Larceny / Theft cases in Richmond City 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 Richmond City?

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Richmond City are heard in General District Court (609 cases in 2025), where 67.3% are dismissed and the median case takes 2.6 months. 74 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 47.7% are dismissed.

How does Richmond City compare to other courts for Larceny / Theft?

Richmond City has a 67.3% 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 Richmond City?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Richmond City, the average sentence recorded is 11.0 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 Richmond City, VA

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Richmond City — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (609 of 683) were heard in General District Court, where 67.3% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 2.6 months. 74 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

67.3%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.7% statewide

32.3%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 45.1% statewide

2.7 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 609 General District Court cases in Richmond City were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

17.1%

50.1%

30.1%

Dismissed by judge 17.1% (n=77) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 50.1% (n=225) Guilty Plea 30.1% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 2.7%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 50.1% of 449 resolved cases.

Source: 609 General District Court records, Richmond City, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Richmond City compares

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

Richmond CityThis page 67.3% 683 cases

Henrico County 45.6% 2,966 cases Chesterfield County 55.0% 2,093 cases Colonial Heights 54.0% 624 cases Hanover County 43.5% 477 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 Richmond City General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 74 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

38.6%

50.0%

Dismissed 9.1% (n=4) Nolle prosequi 38.6% (n=17) Guilty Plea 50.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 2.3%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 149 convicted cases in Richmond City General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

37.6%

Received Active Jail

Median 2.2 months when imposed

▼ vs 40.7% statewide

71.8%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 34.4% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Richmond City 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

6.5% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Richmond City are reduced

32 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

20 cases · 62.5% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Credit Card Fraud<$1000 6M

4 cases · 12.5% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Trespass After Forbidden

4 cases · 12.5% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.5 months

Median 2.7 months

Slowest 25% 4.7 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Richmond City

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

Brenna Hill 20 of 224 total Brian Warren 18 of 219 total Chase Gunter 13 of 244 total Erin Topp 12 of 284 total Ashley Shapiro 11 of 96 total Daniel Lange 6 of 104 total D Wyatt 6 of 91 total Gianna Fienberg 6 of 90 total Jamie Almallen 5 of 84 total Madison Neale 4 of 90 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 — Richmond City

3,963 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Richmond City 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 Richmond City are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

T A Wilson 100.0% 10 cases J Clark 88.9% 10 cases N Odehnal 80.0% 16 cases G Venable 78.6% 20 cases B Jackson 71.4% 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 Richmond City

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 609 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 74 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Richmond City Circuit Court in 2025, where 47.7% were dismissed and 50.0% resulted in conviction.

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

6.5% of Larceny / Theft cases in Richmond City were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (20 cases), followed by Credit Card Fraud<$1000 6M (4 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 Richmond City compare to other Virginia courts?

Richmond City has a 67.3% 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 — Richmond City, Virginia. Based on 683 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/richmond-city

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