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Suffolk County Police Department- Headquarters

Suffolk County · 66,201 cases analyzed

35.2%
Case Dismissal Rate
64.2%
Conviction Rate
66,201
Total Cases

According to 66,201 public court records, cases originating from Suffolk County Police Department- Headquarters in Suffolk County have a 35.2% dismissal rate and a 64.2% conviction rate.

35.2% of cases from Suffolk County Police Department- Headquarters are dismissed — high by New York standards. A Suffolk 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 Suffolk County Courts

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Petit Larceny 10,685 48.2%
Drug Possession 9,027 30.1%
Criminal Contempt 8,097 50.8%
DWI / DUI 6,845 5.1%
Other 4,443 49.5%
Assault 2,998 35.3%
Drug Sale 2,486 7.0%
Grand Larceny 2,366 10.7%
Strangulation 1,973 63.5%
Menacing 1,417 54.7%
Weapons Offense 1,306 16.9%
Theft of Services 1,196 26.4%
Aggravated Harassment 1,196 61.0%
Marijuana Offense 1,128 68.5%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 1,068 59.0%
Criminal Trespass 1,044 56.5%
Forgery 1,013 41.0%
Disorderly Conduct 965 50.9%
Burglary 962 5.1%
Sex Offense 897 18.5%
Escape / Bail Jumping 755 37.5%
Identity Theft 726 33.8%
Robbery 697 7.0%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 537 4.7%
Official Misconduct 476 45.9%
Other Penal Law 352 23.6%
Reckless Endangerment 312 28.0%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 270 35.7%
Drug Offense 162 48.5%
Corrections Violation 144 2.9%
Prostitution 128 62.7%
Public Lewdness 117 39.3%
Obstruction 94 20.3%
Homicide 94 3.3%
Kidnapping 70 35.5%
Fraud 61 27.3%
Traffic Offense 60 0.0%
Gambling 29 60.7%
Tax Offense 5 50.0%

Other Agencies in Suffolk

Agency Cases Dismissal Rate
Suffolk County Sheriffs Office 1,878 15.6%
NYSP Brentwood 1,877 8.3%
Riverhead Town Police Department 962 14.4%
Southampton Town Police Department 705 15.5%
East Hampton Town Police Department 356 11.1%

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 Suffolk County Police Department- Headquarters have a 35.2% dismissal rate, based on 66,201 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Suffolk County Police Department- Headquarters include Petit Larceny (10,685 cases), Drug Possession (9,027 cases), Criminal Contempt (8,097 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 Suffolk County Police Department- Headquarters. 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. 66,201 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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