Albany County Sheriffs Office
Albany County · 775 cases analyzed
According to 775 public court records, cases originating from Albany County Sheriffs Office in Albany County have a 19.6% dismissal rate and a 80.3% conviction rate.
Important: Statistics reflect institutional patterns, not individual officer performance. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, county prosecutorial practices, evidence factors, and other systemic variables. These statistics do not predict individual case outcomes.
Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: December 2024
Cases heard in Albany County Courts
Cases by Charge Type
| Charge | Cases | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 137 | 12.6% |
| Drug Sale | 114 | 17.1% |
| DWI / DUI | 92 | 5.5% |
| Weapons Offense | 64 | 25.9% |
| Grand Larceny | 63 | 19.0% |
| Forgery | 51 | 18.4% |
| Escape / Bail Jumping | 38 | 6.9% |
| Other | 34 | 18.8% |
| Assault | 31 | 16.7% |
| Petit Larceny | 18 | 52.9% |
| Endangering Welfare of a Child | 18 | 82.4% |
| Criminal Contempt | 17 | 31.2% |
| Theft of Services | 14 | 22.2% |
| Aggravated Unlicensed Operation | 13 | 7.7% |
| Aggravated Harassment | 9 | 57.1% |
| Official Misconduct | 7 | 71.4% |
| Obstruction | 7 | 25.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 6 | 80.0% |
| Criminal Possession of Stolen Property | 5 | 33.3% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Agency statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 775 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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