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

Based on 428 cases in Wise County (2025 public records), 53.0% are dismissed, 51.2% result in a guilty plea, and 0.3% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 53.0%, based on 428 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 Wise County?

The median case takes 3.0 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.0 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.0 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Wise County is 51.2%, based on 428 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 Wise County?

1.9% of Larceny / Theft cases in Wise County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Shoplift/ Alter Merch<$1000.

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

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Wise County are heard in General District Court (324 cases in 2025), where 53.0% are dismissed and the median case takes 2.6 months. 104 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 34.3% are dismissed.

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

Wise County has a 53.0% 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 Wise County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Wise County, the average sentence recorded is 1.3 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 Wise County, VA

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

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Wise County are heard in General District Court (324 cases in 2025), where 53.0% are dismissed and the median case takes 2.6 months. 104 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 34.3% are dismissed.

Q: How does Wise County compare to other courts for Larceny / Theft?

Wise County has a 53.0% dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft. Visit the Larceny / Theft overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

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

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Wise County, the average sentence recorded is 1.3 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 Wise County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (324 of 428) were heard in General District Court, where 53.0% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 2.6 months. 104 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

53.0%

Dismissal Rate

● vs 53.7% statewide

51.2%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 45.1% statewide

3.0 months

Median Duration

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Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 324 General District Court cases in Wise County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

24.3%

28.7%

46.6%

Dismissed by judge 24.3% (n=65) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 28.7% (n=77) Guilty Plea 46.6% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.4%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 46.6% of 268 resolved cases.

Source: 324 General District Court records, Wise County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Wise County compares

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

Wise CountyThis page 53.0% 428 cases

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

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 104 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

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

34.3%

65.7%

Dismissed 0.0% (n=0) Nolle prosequi 34.3% (n=12) Guilty Plea 65.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 154 convicted cases in Wise County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

16.9%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 40.7% statewide

$250

Median Fine

40.9% received a fine

▲ vs $150 statewide

63.6%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 34.4% statewide

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

1.9% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Wise County are reduced

8 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Shoplift/ Alter Merch<$1000

4 cases · 50.0% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

1 cases · 12.5% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Shoplift

1 cases · 12.5% 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 3.0 months

Slowest 25% 6.0 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Wise County

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

Tyler Adams 28 of 257 total Rob Starnes 21 of 128 total Adrian Collins 20 of 220 total Stuart Collins 20 of 210 total Marty Adkins 19 of 126 total Kevin Dotson 17 of 138 total Jeff Elkins 17 of 127 total Greg Gilbert 16 of 122 total Will Sturgill 16 of 104 total Charles Bledsoe 15 of 242 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 — Wise County

1,759 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Wise 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 Wise County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

J Npd Parsons 55.6% 12 cases J R Npd Mcreynolds 50.0% 14 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 Wise 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 324 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 104 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Wise County Circuit Court in 2025, where 34.3% were dismissed and 65.7% resulted in conviction.

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

1.9% of Larceny / Theft cases in Wise County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Shoplift/ Alter Merch<$1000 (4 cases), followed by Petit Larceny (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 Wise County compare to other Virginia courts?

Wise County has a 53.0% 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 — Wise County, Virginia. Based on 428 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/wise-county

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518 cases · 77.3% dismissed

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234 cases · 20.8% dismissed

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210 cases · 77.5% dismissed

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208 cases · 37.7% dismissed