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18.2-96 — Petit Larceny

Court outcome data from 108,789 cases across 123 jurisdictions · 2023–2024

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According to 108,789 public court records from 2023–2024, cases related to 18.2-96 — Petit Larceny across 123 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.5% and an average conviction rate of 44.4%.

About This Statute

Section 18.2-96 addresses petit larceny in Virginia, which involves theft of goods valued under $1,000. Petit larceny is a Class 1 misdemeanor carrying up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the Virginia Legislative Information System or a licensed Virginia attorney.

Court Outcome Statistics

Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across Virginia courts (2023–2024) shows:

108,789
Total Cases
54.5%
Avg Dismissal Rate
44.4%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Fairfax County 14,479 73.9% 25.7% 5.4 months
Henrico County 7,271 50.9% 48.6% 4.2 months
Chesterfield County 5,538 58.3% 40.5% 4.9 months
Prince William County 5,290 70.8% 29.0% 5.6 months
Virginia Beach 3,923 40.9% 58.2% 3.9 months
Chesapeake 3,250 51.3% 47.9% 5.1 months
Newport News 2,697 67.5% 29.9% 4.3 months
Arlington County 2,487 64.0% 35.6% 4.7 months
Norfolk 2,434 64.0% 34.3% 3.9 months
Danville 2,076 40.7% 53.8% 3.4 months
Stafford County 2,051 52.7% 47.1% 3.8 months
Loudoun County 2,000 72.3% 27.4% 5.3 months
Richmond City 1,927 65.6% 32.6% 2.9 months
Hampton 1,879 44.2% 54.5% 5.7 months
Montgomery County 1,670 35.4% 64.1% 4.8 months

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Common Questions

Based on 108,789 cases from 2023–2024, charges related to 18.2-96 — Petit Larceny have an average dismissal rate of 54.5% and a conviction rate of 44.4% across 123 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
108,789 cases related to 18.2-96 — Petit Larceny were filed across 123 Virginia jurisdictions in 2023–2024. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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