Amherst Town Police Department
Erie County · 2,430 cases analyzed
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: March 2026
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% |
Other Agencies in Erie
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo City Police Department | 25,178 | 52.9% |
| Cheektowaga Town Police Department | 4,169 | 37.5% |
| Lackawanna City Police Department | 2,296 | 34.1% |
| Erie County Sheriffs Office | 1,800 | 33.9% |
| Hamburg Town Police Department | 1,508 | 33.9% |
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. 2,430 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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