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Suffolk County Sheriffs Office

Suffolk County · 1,878 cases analyzed

15.6%
Case Dismissal Rate
84.0%
Conviction Rate
1,878
Total Cases

According to 1,878 public court records, cases originating from Suffolk County Sheriffs Office in Suffolk County have a 15.6% dismissal rate and a 84.0% 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 Suffolk County Courts

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DWI / DUI 806 3.4%
Drug Possession 172 19.2%
Criminal Contempt 162 50.9%
Escape / Bail Jumping 128 25.0%
Drug Sale 110 10.1%
Weapons Offense 106 7.3%
Assault 75 14.3%
Petit Larceny 71 39.5%
Other 39 34.3%
Aggravated Harassment 37 55.9%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 22 9.5%
Disorderly Conduct 21 36.4%
Strangulation 19 55.6%
Theft of Services 15 22.2%
Other Penal Law 13 7.7%
Official Misconduct 10 42.9%
Marijuana Offense 9 37.5%
Criminal Trespass 9 33.3%
Grand Larceny 8 14.3%
Forgery 7 25.0%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 7 57.1%
Public Lewdness 5 80.0%
Drug Offense 5 66.7%

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 Sheriffs Office have a 15.6% dismissal rate, based on 1,878 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Suffolk County Sheriffs Office include DWI / DUI (806 cases), Drug Possession (172 cases), Criminal Contempt (162 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 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. 1,878 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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