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

Based on 21 cases in Richmond County (2025 public records), 26.7% are dismissed, 66.7% result in a guilty plea, and 6.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 26.7%, based on 21 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 County?

The median case takes 2.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 2.9 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Richmond County is 66.7%, based on 21 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 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 Richmond County?

Larceny / Theft cases in Richmond County are heard in General District Court (21 cases in 2025).

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

Richmond County has a 26.7% 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 Richmond County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Richmond County, the average sentence recorded is 6.6 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 County, VA

Based on 21 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases in Richmond County General District Court have a 26.7% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.7%), a 66.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.6 months.

26.7%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.7% statewide

66.7%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

2.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 21 General District Court cases in Richmond County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

26.7%

66.7%

Dismissed by judge 0.0% (n=0) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 26.7% (n=4) Guilty Plea 66.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 6.7%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 66.7% of 15 resolved cases.

Source: 21 General District Court records, Richmond County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Richmond County compares

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

Richmond CountyThis page 26.7% 21 cases

King George County 73.8% 118 cases Lancaster County 68.8% 59 cases Westmoreland County 62.5% 32 cases Northumberland County 80.0% 20 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 County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

6.6 months

Avg Sentence

4.5 months

Median Sentence

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 2.6 months

Slowest 25% 2.9 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Richmond County

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

William J Viverette 6 of 145 total John Hamilton 4 of 107 total Kenneth M Kunkle 2 of 40 total Matthew Gayle 1 of 32 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 County

173 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Richmond 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 Richmond County compare to other Virginia courts?

Richmond County has a 26.7% 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 — Richmond County, Virginia. Based on 21 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/richmond-county

Other Charges in Richmond County

Reckless Driving

39 cases · 34.8% dismissed

Driving Suspended

38 cases · 38.7% dismissed

DUI / DWI

27 cases · 5.0% dismissed

Failure to Appear

24 cases · 62.5% dismissed