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Tonawanda City Police Department

Erie County · 1,474 cases analyzed

23.0%
Case Dismissal Rate
76.7%
Conviction Rate
1,474
Total Cases

According to 1,474 public court records, cases originating from Tonawanda City Police Department in Erie County have a 23.0% dismissal rate and a 76.7% 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 Erie County Courts

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DWI / DUI 353 1.1%
Criminal Contempt 164 30.6%
Petit Larceny 132 20.7%
Other 131 49.6%
Drug Possession 97 8.5%
Assault 74 23.1%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 54 49.0%
Aggravated Harassment 41 27.8%
Strangulation 39 44.4%
Disorderly Conduct 39 30.8%
Grand Larceny 36 32.1%
Criminal Trespass 35 61.3%
Escape / Bail Jumping 31 31.0%
Burglary 31 28.0%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 28 0.0%
Kidnapping 27 56.0%
Theft of Services 22 68.8%
Weapons Offense 19 12.5%
Menacing 19 44.4%
Robbery 14 25.0%
Drug Sale 14 14.3%
Identity Theft 13 40.0%
Official Misconduct 11 10.0%
Other Penal Law 9 0.0%
Fraud 8 0.0%
Reckless Endangerment 6 0.0%
Forgery 6 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 Tonawanda City Police Department have a 23.0% dismissal rate, based on 1,474 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Tonawanda City Police Department include DWI / DUI (353 cases), Criminal Contempt (164 cases), Petit Larceny (132 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 Tonawanda City 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. 1,474 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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