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

Based on 323 cases in Warren County (2025 public records), 63.0% are dismissed, 43.3% result in a guilty plea, and 1.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.9 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 63.0%, based on 323 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 Warren County?

The median case takes 3.9 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.2 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Warren County is 43.3%, based on 323 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 Warren County?

2.1% of Larceny / Theft cases in Warren County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Petit Larc <$1000 Not Frm Pers.

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

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Warren County are heard in General District Court (209 cases in 2025), where 63.0% are dismissed and the median case takes 4.7 months. 114 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 42.3% are dismissed.

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

Warren County has a 63.0% 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 Warren County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Warren County, the average sentence recorded is 1.9 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Larceny / Theft in Warren County, VA

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

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Warren County are heard in General District Court (209 cases in 2025), where 63.0% are dismissed and the median case takes 4.7 months. 114 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 42.3% are dismissed.

Q: What does the sentencing data show for Larceny / Theft in Warren County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Warren County, the average sentence recorded is 1.9 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Warren County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (209 of 323) were heard in General District Court, where 63.0% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 4.7 months. 114 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

63.0%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.7% statewide

43.3%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 45.1% statewide

3.9 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 209 General District Court cases in Warren County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

26.0%

37.0%

35.4%

Dismissed by judge 26.0% (n=33) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 37.0% (n=47) Guilty Plea 35.4% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 1.6%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 37.0% of 127 resolved cases.

Source: 209 General District Court records, Warren County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Warren County compares

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

Warren CountyThis page 63.0% 323 cases

Winchester 13.2% 437 cases Rockingham County 48.6% 376 cases Frederick County 37.8% 320 cases Waynesboro 41.6% 301 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 Warren County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 114 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

30.8%

57.7%

Dismissed 11.5% (n=3) Nolle prosequi 30.8% (n=8) Guilty Plea 57.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 51 convicted cases in Warren County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

13.7%

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 Warren 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

2.1% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Warren County are reduced

6 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larc <$1000 Not Frm Pers

2 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Consp Shplft/Alter Merch>$1000

1 cases · 16.7% of reductions

Larceny / Theft False Stmt To Obt Prop/Credit

1 cases · 16.7% 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 3.9 months

Slowest 25% 7.2 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Warren County

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

D Eric Wiseley 31 of 415 total Abigail Groski 12 of 80 total David Crump 10 of 106 total Louis Campola 9 of 163 total P Blake Cockrell 5 of 65 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 — Warren County

1,859 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Warren 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 Warren County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Miller 100.0% 11 cases Twyman 100.0% 13 cases Horner 88.9% 11 cases Doffermire 84.6% 17 cases Samsel 80.0% 10 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 Warren 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 209 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 114 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Warren County Circuit Court in 2025, where 42.3% were dismissed and 57.7% resulted in conviction.

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

2.1% of Larceny / Theft cases in Warren County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larc <$1000 Not Frm Pers (2 cases), followed by Consp Shplft/Alter Merch>$1000 (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 Warren County compare to other Virginia courts?

Warren County has a 63.0% 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 — Warren County, Virginia. Based on 323 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/warren-county

Other Charges in Warren County

Drug Possession

539 cases · 53.9% dismissed

Reckless Driving

425 cases · 6.7% dismissed

Failure to Appear

243 cases · 77.3% dismissed

DUI / DWI

206 cases · 4.2% dismissed