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

Based on 143 cases in Shenandoah County (2025 public records), 57.4% are dismissed, 51.2% result in a guilty plea, and 1.2% end in acquittal. The median case takes 6.9 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 57.4%, based on 143 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 Shenandoah County?

The median case takes 6.9 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 3.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 9.1 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Shenandoah County is 51.2%, based on 143 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 Shenandoah County?

1.4% of Larceny / Theft cases in Shenandoah County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Unauth Use Of Motor Veh - Misd..

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Larceny / Theft in Shenandoah County?

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Shenandoah County are heard in General District Court (113 cases in 2025), where 57.4% are dismissed and the median case takes 8.3 months. 30 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 11.1% are dismissed.

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

Shenandoah County has a 57.4% 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 Shenandoah County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Shenandoah County, the average sentence recorded is 7.9 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 Shenandoah County, VA

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Shenandoah County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (113 of 143) were heard in General District Court, where 57.4% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 8.3 months. 30 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

57.4%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.7% statewide

51.2%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

6.9 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 113 General District Court cases in Shenandoah County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

50.0%

41.2%

Dismissed by judge 7.4% (n=5) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 50.0% (n=34) Guilty Plea 41.2% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 1.5%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 50.0% of 68 resolved cases.

Source: 113 General District Court records, Shenandoah County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Shenandoah County compares

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

Shenandoah CountyThis page 57.4% 143 cases

Winchester 13.2% 437 cases Rockingham County 48.6% 376 cases Warren County 55.7% 323 cases Frederick County 37.8% 320 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 Shenandoah County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 30 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

88.9%

Dismissed 0.0% (n=0) Nolle prosequi 11.1% (n=2) Guilty Plea 88.9% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 37 convicted cases in Shenandoah County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

13.5%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 40.7% statewide

100.0%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 33.9% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah County are reduced

2 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Unauth Use Of Motor Veh - Misd.

2 cases · 100.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 3.6 months

Median 6.9 months

Slowest 25% 9.1 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Shenandoah County

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

Dragana Mccleary 35 of 264 total Aaron Burgin 24 of 308 total Charles Ramsey 17 of 296 total H Eugene; Iii Oliver 12 of 77 total Jerry Talton 3 of 63 total Timothy Johnson 3 of 22 total Tyler Simmers 2 of 39 total William B; Iii Allen 1 of 47 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 — Shenandoah County

1,149 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

A C Himelright 100.0% 12 cases W Wolverton 85.7% 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 Shenandoah 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 113 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 30 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Shenandoah County Circuit Court in 2025, where 11.1% were dismissed and 88.9% resulted in conviction.

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

1.4% of Larceny / Theft cases in Shenandoah County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Unauth Use Of Motor Veh - Misd. (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 Shenandoah County compare to other Virginia courts?

Shenandoah County has a 57.4% 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 — Shenandoah County, Virginia. Based on 143 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/shenandoah-county

Other Charges in Shenandoah County

Reckless Driving

1,182 cases · 7.9% dismissed

Drug Possession

170 cases · 41.7% dismissed

DUI / DWI

135 cases · 5.6% dismissed

Failure to Appear

123 cases · 77.7% dismissed