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Niagara County Sheriffs Office

Niagara County · 1,966 cases analyzed

12.8%
Case Dismissal Rate
86.2%
Conviction Rate
1,966
Total Cases

According to 1,966 public court records, cases originating from Niagara County Sheriffs Office in Niagara County have a 12.8% dismissal rate and a 86.2% 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 Niagara County Courts

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DWI / DUI 349 3.3%
Grand Larceny 306 6.0%
Drug Sale 146 7.2%
Petit Larceny 143 23.6%
Criminal Contempt 117 27.0%
Drug Possession 105 10.3%
Fraud 103 11.8%
Other 91 18.3%
Assault 85 23.5%
Escape / Bail Jumping 65 21.3%
Burglary 52 2.1%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 50 29.8%
Weapons Offense 41 12.8%
Theft of Services 35 27.6%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 32 10.3%
Sex Offense 26 7.7%
Forgery 23 9.5%
Identity Theft 21 10.5%
Aggravated Harassment 19 35.3%
Other Penal Law 18 18.8%
Strangulation 17 25.0%
Homicide 17 0.0%
Official Misconduct 16 25.0%
Menacing 16 25.0%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 15 16.7%
Reckless Endangerment 11 27.3%
Criminal Trespass 11 54.5%
Robbery 6 16.7%
Disorderly Conduct 6 20.0%
Obstruction 5 0.0%
Drug Offense 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 Niagara County Sheriffs Office have a 12.8% dismissal rate, based on 1,966 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Niagara County Sheriffs Office include DWI / DUI (349 cases), Grand Larceny (306 cases), Drug Sale (146 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 Niagara 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. 1,966 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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