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Colonie Town Police Department

Albany County · 1,645 cases analyzed

16.0%
Case Dismissal Rate
83.7%
Conviction Rate
1,645
Total Cases

According to 1,645 public court records, cases originating from Colonie Town Police Department in Albany County have a 16.0% dismissal rate and a 83.7% 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
Petit Larceny 503 23.6%
DWI / DUI 182 2.2%
Criminal Contempt 113 20.3%
Grand Larceny 105 12.3%
Burglary 86 10.8%
Assault 85 31.2%
Other 79 15.7%
Drug Possession 71 4.8%
Weapons Offense 59 8.8%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 37 11.8%
Theft of Services 34 17.9%
Identity Theft 30 8.3%
Strangulation 28 17.9%
Drug Sale 25 4.3%
Robbery 24 11.1%
Obstruction 21 25.0%
Disorderly Conduct 21 25.0%
Menacing 19 5.9%
Forgery 14 8.3%
Reckless Endangerment 13 18.2%
Escape / Bail Jumping 13 0.0%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 12 0.0%
Homicide 11 27.3%
Aggravated Harassment 11 22.2%
Criminal Trespass 10 44.4%
Sex Offense 9 0.0%
Public Lewdness 6 60.0%
Corrections Violation 6 16.7%
Official Misconduct 5 25.0%

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 Colonie Town Police Department have a 16.0% dismissal rate, based on 1,645 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Colonie Town Police Department include Petit Larceny (503 cases), DWI / DUI (182 cases), Criminal Contempt (113 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 Colonie 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. 1,645 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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