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Dunkirk City Police Department

Chautauqua County · 1,486 cases analyzed

22.8%
Case Dismissal Rate
76.7%
Conviction Rate
1,486
Total Cases

According to 1,486 public court records, cases originating from Dunkirk City Police Department in Chautauqua County have a 22.8% dismissal rate and a 76.7% 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 Chautauqua County Courts

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Petit Larceny 229 14.1%
Drug Possession 182 14.9%
Other 153 36.1%
DWI / DUI 116 2.7%
Drug Sale 113 26.3%
Criminal Contempt 108 36.6%
Assault 86 34.2%
Strangulation 66 52.5%
Official Misconduct 58 10.4%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 50 35.6%
Burglary 41 10.8%
Weapons Offense 37 9.7%
Criminal Trespass 30 26.1%
Escape / Bail Jumping 27 0.0%
Theft of Services 23 22.2%
Menacing 23 42.1%
Grand Larceny 17 21.4%
Drug Offense 17 44.4%
Sex Offense 14 8.3%
Identity Theft 14 11.1%
Robbery 13 15.4%
Reckless Endangerment 11 20.0%
Kidnapping 10 33.3%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 9 0.0%
Aggravated Harassment 8 57.1%
Disorderly Conduct 6 33.3%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 6 25.0%
Other Penal Law 5 0.0%
Obstruction 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 Dunkirk City Police Department have a 22.8% dismissal rate, based on 1,486 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Dunkirk City Police Department include Petit Larceny (229 cases), Drug Possession (182 cases), Other (153 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 Dunkirk 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. 1,486 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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