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

Based on 703 cases in Roanoke County (2025 public records), 53.1% are dismissed, 48.1% result in a guilty plea, and 1.3% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.8 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 53.1%, based on 703 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 Roanoke County?

The median case takes 2.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Roanoke County is 50.0%, based on 703 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 Roanoke County?

1.4% of Larceny / Theft cases in Roanoke 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 Roanoke County?

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Roanoke County are heard in General District Court (550 cases in 2025), where 53.1% are dismissed and the median case takes 2.8 months. 153 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 32.9% are dismissed.

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

Roanoke County has a 53.1% 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 Roanoke County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Roanoke County, the average sentence recorded is 10.5 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 Roanoke County, VA

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Roanoke County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (550 of 703) were heard in General District Court, where 53.1% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 2.8 months. 153 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

53.1%

Dismissal Rate

● vs 53.7% statewide

50.0%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

2.8 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 550 General District Court cases in Roanoke County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

15.6%

37.5%

45.3%

Dismissed by judge 15.6% (n=66) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 37.5% (n=159) Guilty Plea 45.3% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 1.7%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 45.3% of 424 resolved cases.

Source: 550 General District Court records, Roanoke County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Roanoke County compares

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

Roanoke CountyThis page 53.1% 703 cases

Montgomery County 42.8% 804 cases Roanoke City 55.5% 709 cases Pulaski County 38.6% 404 cases Franklin County 56.7% 198 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 Roanoke County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 153 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

26.6%

58.2%

Dismissed 6.3% (n=5) Nolle prosequi 26.6% (n=21) Guilty Plea 58.2% Found Guilty 8.9% Acquitted 0.0%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 217 convicted cases in Roanoke County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

91.2%

Received Active Jail

Median 10 days when imposed

▲ vs 40.7% statewide

88.9%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 33.9% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Roanoke 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

1.4% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Roanoke County are reduced

9 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

3 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Credit Card Fraud<$1000 6M

2 cases · 22.2% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Enter Property To Damage

2 cases · 22.2% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.1 months

Median 2.8 months

Slowest 25% 5.7 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Roanoke County

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

Cerid Lugar 35 of 191 total Aaron Houchens 32 of 444 total Patrick Kenney 25 of 247 total Suzanna Moushegian 24 of 46 total Timothy Dooley 23 of 85 total David Bowers 22 of 111 total Ethan Koelsch 21 of 139 total Brad Braford 21 of 117 total Dirk Padgett 21 of 116 total Christopher Keller 20 of 309 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 — Roanoke County

1,985 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Roanoke 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 Roanoke County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

J Musser 100.0% 16 cases N L Harris 100.0% 21 cases T G Harris 100.0% 16 cases Commonwealth Of Va Criminal 90.9% 14 cases R E Finney 88.9% 19 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 Roanoke 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.

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 550 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 153 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Roanoke County Circuit Court in 2025, where 32.9% were dismissed and 67.1% resulted in conviction.

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

1.4% of Larceny / Theft cases in Roanoke County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (3 cases), followed by Credit Card Fraud<$1000 6M (2 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 Roanoke County compare to other Virginia courts?

Roanoke County has a 53.1% 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 — Roanoke County, Virginia. Based on 703 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/roanoke-county

Other Charges in Roanoke County

Driving Suspended

642 cases · 33.0% dismissed

Failure to Appear

497 cases · 48.6% dismissed

Reckless Driving

255 cases · 31.3% dismissed

Drug Possession

229 cases · 85.3% dismissed