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Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department

New York County · 1,818 cases analyzed

52.4%
Case Dismissal Rate
47.5%
Conviction Rate
1,818
Total Cases

According to 1,818 public court records, cases originating from Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department in New York County have a 52.4% dismissal rate and a 47.5% conviction rate.

52.4% of cases from Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department are dismissed — high by New York standards. A New York County attorney can tell you if your case fits the dismissal pattern.

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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: March 2026

Cases heard in New York County Courts

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Petit Larceny 403 42.4%
Assault 322 66.8%
Drug Possession 245 37.7%
Other 111 62.3%
Theft of Services 102 58.8%
Grand Larceny 76 46.3%
Criminal Trespass 65 71.4%
Drug Sale 63 47.5%
Escape / Bail Jumping 53 50.0%
Forgery 48 68.1%
Weapons Offense 41 47.4%
Sex Offense 41 37.5%
Public Lewdness 38 60.5%
Burglary 34 27.6%
Robbery 29 42.9%
Menacing 23 68.2%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 23 50.0%
Obstruction 18 50.0%
Identity Theft 17 62.5%
Reckless Endangerment 15 66.7%
Disorderly Conduct 10 50.0%
Criminal Contempt 7 85.7%
Aggravated Harassment 7 42.9%
Strangulation 5 100.0%
Official Misconduct 5 60.0%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 5 40.0%

Other Agencies in New York

Agency Cases Dismissal Rate
NYCPD PCT 014 19,169 54.9%
NYCPD PCT 025 11,908 61.7%
NYCPD PCT 018 10,548 59.3%
NYCPD PCT 013 8,633 57.7%
NYCPD Transit Bureau Headquarters 8,521 56.3%

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 Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department have a 52.4% dismissal rate, based on 1,818 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department include Petit Larceny (403 cases), Assault (322 cases), Drug Possession (245 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 Metropolitan Transportation Authority 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. 1,818 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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