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Lackawanna City Police Department

Erie County · 2,296 cases analyzed

34.1%
Case Dismissal Rate
65.5%
Conviction Rate
2,296
Total Cases

According to 2,296 public court records, cases originating from Lackawanna City Police Department in Erie County have a 34.1% dismissal rate and a 65.5% 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
Drug Possession 434 14.5%
Other 218 56.6%
Criminal Contempt 184 41.7%
DWI / DUI 183 2.8%
Assault 167 52.8%
Petit Larceny 127 43.6%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 102 59.0%
Escape / Bail Jumping 100 10.8%
Drug Sale 95 15.0%
Strangulation 81 73.3%
Menacing 74 62.3%
Burglary 64 36.4%
Aggravated Harassment 59 55.6%
Theft of Services 44 55.6%
Grand Larceny 41 37.1%
Weapons Offense 40 10.3%
Criminal Trespass 38 43.3%
Identity Theft 35 16.7%
Reckless Endangerment 33 27.6%
Official Misconduct 33 32.0%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 27 0.0%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 21 13.3%
Robbery 15 20.0%
Disorderly Conduct 13 40.0%
Other Penal Law 11 11.1%
Marijuana Offense 11 81.8%
Sex Offense 10 50.0%
Forgery 9 12.5%
Public Lewdness 5 0.0%
Kidnapping 5 80.0%

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 Lackawanna City Police Department have a 34.1% dismissal rate, based on 2,296 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Lackawanna City Police Department include Drug Possession (434 cases), Other (218 cases), Criminal Contempt (184 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 Lackawanna 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. 2,296 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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