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Watertown City Police Department

Jefferson County · 4,260 cases analyzed

19.7%
Case Dismissal Rate
79.6%
Conviction Rate
4,260
Total Cases

According to 4,260 public court records, cases originating from Watertown City Police Department in Jefferson County have a 19.7% dismissal rate and a 79.6% 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 Jefferson County Courts

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Petit Larceny 545 29.1%
Other 543 18.3%
Criminal Contempt 474 31.3%
DWI / DUI 385 0.8%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 276 31.2%
Drug Possession 234 16.5%
Weapons Offense 198 9.3%
Criminal Trespass 188 34.4%
Assault 176 19.5%
Strangulation 146 15.4%
Burglary 140 9.0%
Escape / Bail Jumping 129 12.1%
Grand Larceny 124 3.7%
Theft of Services 70 36.4%
Disorderly Conduct 66 33.3%
Aggravated Harassment 60 16.7%
Official Misconduct 58 25.5%
Drug Sale 56 3.8%
Identity Theft 47 23.4%
Menacing 45 11.1%
Robbery 38 8.8%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 34 20.6%
Kidnapping 29 20.7%
Forgery 29 11.1%
Sex Offense 28 7.1%
Obstruction 27 11.5%
Reckless Endangerment 26 7.7%
Public Lewdness 22 40.9%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 22 0.0%
Fraud 14 7.1%
Corrections Violation 10 0.0%
Other Penal Law 7 0.0%
Marijuana Offense 6 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 Watertown City Police Department have a 19.7% dismissal rate, based on 4,260 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Watertown City Police Department include Petit Larceny (545 cases), Other (543 cases), Criminal Contempt (474 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 Watertown 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. 4,260 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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