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Cohoes City Police Department

Albany County · 1,745 cases analyzed

34.0%
Case Dismissal Rate
65.8%
Conviction Rate
1,745
Total Cases

According to 1,745 public court records, cases originating from Cohoes City Police Department in Albany County have a 34.0% dismissal rate and a 65.8% 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
Criminal Contempt 342 44.3%
Other 176 44.4%
Drug Possession 172 21.6%
Assault 142 42.1%
DWI / DUI 113 4.4%
Petit Larceny 85 44.6%
Strangulation 69 35.4%
Escape / Bail Jumping 64 33.3%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 52 48.0%
Weapons Offense 48 20.0%
Drug Sale 48 18.4%
Criminal Trespass 46 43.6%
Theft of Services 45 25.8%
Burglary 38 21.4%
Official Misconduct 34 46.4%
Grand Larceny 34 40.0%
Disorderly Conduct 29 23.5%
Menacing 27 45.8%
Sex Offense 24 15.8%
Identity Theft 22 29.4%
Reckless Endangerment 19 47.1%
Obstruction 19 45.5%
Forgery 18 40.0%
Kidnapping 14 46.2%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 14 23.1%
Robbery 13 0.0%
Public Lewdness 7 28.6%
Marijuana Offense 7 66.7%

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 Cohoes City Police Department have a 34.0% dismissal rate, based on 1,745 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Cohoes City Police Department include Criminal Contempt (342 cases), Other (176 cases), Drug Possession (172 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 Cohoes 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. 1,745 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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