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

Based on 157 cases in Smyth County (2025 public records), 29.1% are dismissed, 70.9% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.8 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 29.1%, based on 157 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 Smyth County?

The median case takes 4.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.6 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 Smyth County?

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Smyth County is 70.9%, based on 157 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 Smyth County?

0.6% of Larceny / Theft cases in Smyth County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Enter Property To Damage.

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

Larceny / Theft cases in Smyth County are heard in General District Court (157 cases in 2025).

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

Smyth County has a 29.1% 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 Smyth County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Smyth County, the average sentence recorded is 2.2 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 Smyth County, VA

Based on 157 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases in Smyth County General District Court have a 29.1% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 53.7%), a 70.9% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 4.8 months.

29.1%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.7% statewide

70.9%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

4.8 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 157 General District Court cases in Smyth County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

25.2%

70.9%

Dismissed by judge 3.9% (n=5) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 25.2% (n=32) Guilty Plea 70.9% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 70.9% of 127 resolved cases.

Source: 157 General District Court records, Smyth County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Smyth County compares

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

Smyth CountyThis page 29.1% 157 cases

Wise County 48.5% 428 cases Tazewell County 43.5% 365 cases Washington County 39.0% 356 cases Wythe County 21.1% 242 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 Smyth County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 96 convicted cases in Smyth County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

42.7%

Received Active Jail

Median 5 days when imposed

▲ vs 40.7% statewide

64.6%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 33.9% statewide

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

0.6% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Smyth County are reduced

1 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Enter Property To Damage

1 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% 2.6 months

Median 4.8 months

Slowest 25% 6.3 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Smyth County

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

Paul Morrison 15 of 121 total Evan Pease 3 of 90 total S Pease 3 of 46 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 — Smyth County

1,502 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Smyth 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 Smyth County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

D Brown 33.3% 11 cases Daniel Sharitz 4.3% 24 cases Supervisor Melissa Thomas 0.0% 13 cases W G Prater 0.0% 12 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 Smyth 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.

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

0.6% of Larceny / Theft cases in Smyth County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Enter Property To Damage (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 Smyth County compare to other Virginia courts?

Smyth County has a 29.1% 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 — Smyth County, Virginia. Based on 157 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/smyth-county

Other Charges in Smyth County

Reckless Driving

436 cases · 15.0% dismissed

Failure to Appear

267 cases · 53.1% dismissed

Drug Possession

122 cases · 41.2% dismissed

Weapons Offense

119 cases · 54.7% dismissed