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Tompkins County Sheriffs Office

Tompkins County · 704 cases analyzed

32.4%
Case Dismissal Rate
67.1%
Conviction Rate
704
Total Cases

According to 704 public court records, cases originating from Tompkins County Sheriffs Office in Tompkins County have a 32.4% dismissal rate and a 67.1% 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 Tompkins County Courts

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 87 64.7%
DWI / DUI 84 4.9%
Criminal Contempt 66 38.1%
Petit Larceny 50 76.5%
Other 46 36.6%
Burglary 40 16.7%
Weapons Offense 34 21.2%
Assault 30 19.0%
Drug Sale 25 5.0%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 23 40.0%
Strangulation 22 26.3%
Grand Larceny 21 22.2%
Disorderly Conduct 19 37.5%
Aggravated Harassment 19 43.8%
Theft of Services 17 35.7%
Menacing 15 53.8%
Escape / Bail Jumping 14 33.3%
Forgery 10 0.0%
Identity Theft 9 40.0%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 9 22.2%
Criminal Trespass 8 25.0%
Sex Offense 7 0.0%
Official Misconduct 7 60.0%
Other Penal Law 6 40.0%
Obstruction 6 0.0%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 6 33.3%
Reckless Endangerment 5 33.3%

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 Tompkins County Sheriffs Office have a 32.4% dismissal rate, based on 704 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Tompkins County Sheriffs Office include Drug Possession (87 cases), DWI / DUI (84 cases), Criminal Contempt (66 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 Tompkins 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. 704 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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