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Amherst Town Police Department

Erie County · 2,430 cases analyzed

32.8%
Case Dismissal Rate
66.6%
Conviction Rate
2,430
Total Cases

According to 2,430 public court records, cases originating from Amherst Town Police Department in Erie County have a 32.8% dismissal rate and a 66.6% 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 Erie County Courts

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Petit Larceny 636 54.5%
DWI / DUI 332 1.8%
Criminal Contempt 194 43.7%
Other 143 43.9%
Grand Larceny 141 21.1%
Drug Possession 137 15.5%
Burglary 137 18.8%
Assault 106 45.0%
Weapons Offense 69 22.7%
Theft of Services 63 30.0%
Identity Theft 56 23.1%
Robbery 52 20.4%
Strangulation 38 54.5%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 36 65.7%
Drug Sale 35 26.5%
Forgery 34 29.6%
Escape / Bail Jumping 32 22.7%
Aggravated Harassment 31 57.1%
Menacing 26 62.5%
Criminal Trespass 23 52.9%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 19 0.0%
Official Misconduct 15 16.7%
Reckless Endangerment 11 27.3%
Sex Offense 10 20.0%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 9 16.7%
Other Penal Law 8 0.0%
Kidnapping 6 66.7%
Public Lewdness 5 33.3%
Prostitution 5 100.0%
Homicide 5 0.0%

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.

Cases originating from Amherst Town Police Department have a 32.8% dismissal rate, based on 2,430 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Amherst Town Police Department include Petit Larceny (636 cases), DWI / DUI (332 cases), Criminal Contempt (194 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records for arrests originating from Amherst Town Police Department. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, county prosecutorial practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They reflect institutional patterns and do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 2,430 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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