What are the case outcomes for Larceny / Theft in Salem?

Based on 140 cases in Salem (2025 public records), 39.8% are dismissed, 63.4% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.3 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Salem?

The dismissal rate is 39.8%, based on 140 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 Salem?

The median case takes 2.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Salem?

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Salem is 63.4%, based on 140 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 Salem?

2.8% of Larceny / Theft cases in Salem 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 Salem?

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Salem are heard in General District Court (116 cases in 2025), where 39.8% are dismissed and the median case takes 2.3 months. 24 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 21.1% are dismissed.

How does Salem compare to other courts for Larceny / Theft?

Salem has a 39.8% 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 Salem?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Salem, the average sentence recorded is 10.0 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 Salem, VA

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Salem — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (116 of 140) were heard in General District Court, where 39.8% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 2.3 months. 24 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

39.8%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.7% statewide

63.4%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

2.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 116 General District Court cases in Salem were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

13.3%

26.5%

60.2%

Dismissed by judge 13.3% (n=11) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 26.5% (n=22) Guilty Plea 60.2% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 60.2% of 83 resolved cases.

Source: 116 General District Court records, Salem, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Salem compares

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

SalemThis page 39.8% 140 cases

Montgomery County 42.8% 804 cases Roanoke City 55.5% 709 cases Roanoke County 48.7% 703 cases Pulaski County 38.6% 404 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 Salem General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 24 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

21.1%

78.9%

Dismissed 0.0% (n=0) Nolle prosequi 21.1% (n=4) Guilty Plea 78.9% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 58 convicted cases in Salem General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

72.4%

Received Active Jail

Median 1.0 months when imposed

▲ vs 40.7% statewide

1.7%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 33.9% statewide

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

2.8% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Salem are reduced

4 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

3 cases · 75.0% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Trespass After Forbidden

1 cases · 25.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.2 months

Median 2.3 months

Slowest 25% 6.3 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Salem

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

Ronnie Clay 22 of 137 total Scott Gardner 17 of 220 total Rachel Jackson 11 of 90 total Peter Edwards 8 of 131 total Stephen Maddy 8 of 87 total Jeff Dorsey 6 of 97 total Kristen Shandor 6 of 20 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 — Salem

499 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Salem 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.

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 116 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 24 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Salem Circuit Court in 2025, where 21.1% were dismissed and 78.9% resulted in conviction.

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

2.8% of Larceny / Theft cases in Salem were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (3 cases), followed by Trespass After Forbidden (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 Salem compare to other Virginia courts?

Salem has a 39.8% 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 — Salem, Virginia. Based on 140 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/salem

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