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Buffalo City Police Department

Erie County · 25,178 cases analyzed

52.9%
Case Dismissal Rate
46.2%
Conviction Rate
25,178
Total Cases

According to 25,178 public court records, cases originating from Buffalo City Police Department in Erie County have a 52.9% dismissal rate and a 46.2% 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
Assault 3,637 65.2%
Drug Possession 2,937 37.2%
Other 2,560 65.7%
Weapons Offense 2,389 42.4%
Petit Larceny 1,639 59.1%
Criminal Contempt 1,402 53.8%
Drug Sale 1,300 34.9%
Strangulation 1,052 73.3%
Burglary 1,026 42.3%
Menacing 879 71.4%
Theft of Services 692 53.7%
Robbery 656 41.5%
DWI / DUI 568 11.9%
Grand Larceny 494 44.8%
Criminal Trespass 491 73.0%
Escape / Bail Jumping 479 65.2%
Official Misconduct 471 69.8%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 345 65.9%
Aggravated Harassment 272 67.3%
Reckless Endangerment 254 46.8%
Identity Theft 217 36.5%
Obstruction 185 44.4%
Disorderly Conduct 167 70.9%
Marijuana Offense 158 68.8%
Sex Offense 147 23.9%
Homicide 145 4.2%
Forgery 117 40.2%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 104 27.0%
Kidnapping 97 68.4%
Corrections Violation 85 20.3%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 74 64.2%
Other Penal Law 51 29.2%
Public Lewdness 40 47.4%
Prostitution 16 78.6%
Gambling 10 77.8%
Fraud 9 25.0%
Drug Offense 6 60.0%
Traffic Offense 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 Buffalo City Police Department have a 52.9% dismissal rate, based on 25,178 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Buffalo City Police Department include Assault (3,637 cases), Drug Possession (2,937 cases), Other (2,560 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 Buffalo City 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. 25,178 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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