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

Based on 356 cases in Washington County (2025 public records), 44.0% are dismissed, 61.0% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.3 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 44.0%, based on 356 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 Washington County?

The median case takes 4.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.0 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 Washington County?

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Washington County is 61.0%, based on 356 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 Washington County?

3.7% of Larceny / Theft cases in Washington 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 Washington County?

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Washington County are heard in General District Court (313 cases in 2025), where 44.0% are dismissed and the median case takes 4.7 months. 43 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 2.6% are dismissed.

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

Washington County has a 44.0% 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 Washington County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Washington County, the average sentence recorded is 9.4 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 Washington County, VA

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Washington County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (313 of 356) were heard in General District Court, where 44.0% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 4.7 months. 43 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

44.0%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.7% statewide

61.0%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

4.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 313 General District Court cases in Washington County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

35.6%

56.0%

Dismissed by judge 8.4% (n=16) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 35.6% (n=68) Guilty Plea 56.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 56.0% of 191 resolved cases.

Source: 313 General District Court records, Washington County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Washington County compares

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

Washington CountyThis page 44.0% 356 cases

Wise County 48.5% 428 cases Tazewell County 43.5% 365 cases Wythe County 21.1% 242 cases Russell County 37.6% 183 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 Washington County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 43 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

97.4%

Dismissed 0.0% (n=0) Nolle prosequi 2.6% (n=1) Guilty Plea 97.4% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 129 convicted cases in Washington County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

15.5%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 40.7% statewide

$150

Median Fine

34.1% received a fine

● vs $150 statewide

40.3%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 33.9% statewide

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

3.7% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Washington County are reduced

11 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Enter Property To Damage

5 cases · 45.5% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Identy Theft: Obtain Id 2+Off

2 cases · 18.2% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Shoplift/ Alter Merch<$1000

2 cases · 18.2% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.0 months

Median 4.3 months

Slowest 25% 7.2 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Washington County

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

Johnny Rosenbaum 36 of 396 total Catherine O'Brien 31 of 264 total David Childers 21 of 263 total Matthew Felty 13 of 109 total Stephanie Pease 11 of 375 total Chris Johnson 11 of 267 total Sharon Farmer 10 of 172 total Heather Howard 10 of 40 total Mike Thomas 9 of 95 total Christopher Johnson 9 of 62 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 — Washington County

1,761 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Washington 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 Washington County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Food City 71.4% 26 cases Gobble 60.0% 17 cases Walmart Exit 19 41.4% 79 cases Target 28.6% 15 cases Walmart Exit 7 12.1% 61 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 Washington 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 313 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 43 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Washington County Circuit Court in 2025, where 2.6% were dismissed and 97.4% resulted in conviction.

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

3.7% of Larceny / Theft cases in Washington County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Enter Property To Damage (5 cases), followed by Identy Theft: Obtain Id 2+Off (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 Washington County compare to other Virginia courts?

Washington County has a 44.0% 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 — Washington County, Virginia. Based on 356 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/washington-county

Other Charges in Washington County

Drug Possession

321 cases · 51.1% dismissed

Failure to Appear

266 cases · 46.3% dismissed

Reckless Driving

222 cases · 40.3% dismissed

Driving Suspended

209 cases · 25.3% dismissed