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Erie County Sheriffs Office

Erie County · 1,800 cases analyzed

33.9%
Case Dismissal Rate
65.6%
Conviction Rate
1,800
Total Cases

According to 1,800 public court records, cases originating from Erie County Sheriffs Office in Erie County have a 33.9% dismissal rate and a 65.6% 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: December 2024

Cases heard in Erie County Courts

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DWI / DUI 219 1.4%
Escape / Bail Jumping 217 52.2%
Drug Sale 205 31.7%
Drug Possession 140 28.7%
Assault 133 39.1%
Other 131 48.8%
Grand Larceny 119 18.6%
Petit Larceny 87 61.9%
Criminal Contempt 74 43.1%
Weapons Offense 68 16.9%
Forgery 45 43.2%
Disorderly Conduct 39 45.9%
Burglary 37 26.5%
Criminal Trespass 31 74.1%
Official Misconduct 30 46.4%
Theft of Services 29 47.6%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 27 40.7%
Identity Theft 20 36.8%
Strangulation 19 41.2%
Aggravated Harassment 19 44.4%
Reckless Endangerment 18 11.8%
Obstruction 17 35.3%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 15 7.1%
Sex Offense 12 16.7%
Menacing 11 33.3%
Robbery 8 50.0%
Kidnapping 7 42.9%
Homicide 6 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 Erie County Sheriffs Office have a 33.9% dismissal rate, based on 1,800 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Erie County Sheriffs Office include DWI / DUI (219 cases), Escape / Bail Jumping (217 cases), Drug Sale (205 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 Erie County Sheriffs Office. 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. 1,800 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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