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Nassau County Police Department

Nassau County · 56,958 cases analyzed

42.4%
Case Dismissal Rate
57.1%
Conviction Rate
56,958
Total Cases

According to 56,958 public court records, cases originating from Nassau County Police Department in Nassau County have a 42.4% dismissal rate and a 57.1% 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 Nassau County Courts

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 9,429 40.2%
Petit Larceny 7,831 72.2%
Assault 5,382 44.9%
Other 4,671 57.7%
Forgery 3,601 32.0%
Criminal Contempt 3,330 47.8%
DWI / DUI 3,132 9.5%
Grand Larceny 2,915 20.0%
Weapons Offense 2,085 28.9%
Drug Sale 1,783 14.2%
Burglary 1,361 12.6%
Strangulation 1,256 55.8%
Robbery 1,234 16.9%
Marijuana Offense 1,062 91.5%
Menacing 987 61.5%
Aggravated Harassment 929 53.0%
Theft of Services 753 35.8%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 667 61.4%
Sex Offense 622 22.2%
Disorderly Conduct 426 18.8%
Escape / Bail Jumping 419 33.4%
Criminal Trespass 409 60.1%
Obstruction 380 17.1%
Identity Theft 360 19.5%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 298 2.8%
Kidnapping 239 59.7%
Homicide 217 6.7%
Reckless Endangerment 213 32.5%
Traffic Offense 203 22.4%
Official Misconduct 192 50.8%
Prostitution 123 85.1%
Public Lewdness 117 34.5%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 101 38.2%
Other Penal Law 97 26.3%
Fraud 77 29.3%
Gambling 32 71.9%
Tax Offense 13 0.0%
Drug Offense 9 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 Nassau County Police Department have a 42.4% dismissal rate, based on 56,958 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Nassau County Police Department include Drug Possession (9,429 cases), Petit Larceny (7,831 cases), Assault (5,382 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 Nassau County 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. 56,958 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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