Watervliet City Police Department
Albany County · 1,280 cases analyzed
According to 1,280 public court records, cases originating from Watervliet City Police Department in Albany County have a 31.5% dismissal rate and a 68.3% 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 Albany County Courts
Cases by Charge Type
| Charge | Cases | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| DWI / DUI | 159 | 3.2% |
| Criminal Contempt | 130 | 41.9% |
| Other | 123 | 47.7% |
| Drug Possession | 87 | 19.7% |
| Assault | 86 | 40.0% |
| Petit Larceny | 70 | 48.2% |
| Drug Sale | 69 | 21.7% |
| Burglary | 62 | 31.9% |
| Weapons Offense | 55 | 28.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 44 | 33.3% |
| Endangering Welfare of a Child | 39 | 58.8% |
| Strangulation | 38 | 37.1% |
| Grand Larceny | 33 | 36.0% |
| Aggravated Harassment | 32 | 42.9% |
| Escape / Bail Jumping | 26 | 27.3% |
| Theft of Services | 24 | 50.0% |
| Robbery | 19 | 27.3% |
| Sex Offense | 18 | 16.7% |
| Aggravated Unlicensed Operation | 17 | 7.7% |
| Reckless Endangerment | 16 | 40.0% |
| Identity Theft | 15 | 45.5% |
| Other Penal Law | 13 | 25.0% |
| Menacing | 13 | 45.5% |
| Kidnapping | 12 | 36.4% |
| Forgery | 12 | 27.3% |
| Official Misconduct | 10 | 50.0% |
| Obstruction | 10 | 16.7% |
| Criminal Trespass | 10 | 55.6% |
| Marijuana Offense | 8 | 28.6% |
| Corrections Violation | 7 | 20.0% |
| Prostitution | 6 | 50.0% |
| Drug Offense | 5 | 0.0% |
| Criminal Possession of Stolen Property | 5 | 25.0% |
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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 1,280 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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