Larceny / Theft in Shenandoah County

In Shenandoah County, larceny cases result in conviction slightly more often than dismissal—51.7 percent convicted versus 48.3 percent dismissed across 462 cases. This dismissal rate sits almost exactly at the statewide average of 48.6 percent, suggesting Shenandoah County handles theft charges in line with how Virginia courts generally do. The absence of any acquittals indicates that cases reaching trial almost never result in not-guilty verdicts; nearly all convictions come through plea agreements, with 51.4 percent of defendants pleading guilty.

Charge reductions occur in fewer than 5 percent of larceny cases, but when they do happen, prosecutors typically reduce to petit larceny (63.6 percent of reductions). Cases take a median of 179 days to resolve, with half finishing between 90 and 369 days. Defendants convicted face a median sentence of 180 days, though average sentences reach 469 days, indicating some cases draw substantially longer terms. Fines average around $281 per case, making financial penalties relatively modest compared to potential incarceration.