Aggravated Harassment in Albany County
155 cases · Albany County Courts · DCJS Data
In Albany County, aggravated harassment cases result in conviction 55.6% of the time, slightly below the statewide dismissal rate of 46.2%. The county's 44.4% dismissal rate is marginally lower than the state average, suggesting prosecutors pursue these charges with modest aggression compared to peers elsewhere. A notable trend has emerged over the past six years: dismissal rates have dropped sharply from 72.7% in 2019 to 34.4% in 2024, indicating prosecutors are increasingly willing to take these cases to conviction rather than dismiss them early.
Charge reduction is nearly universal in Albany County aggravated harassment cases—88% are reduced before trial. When reduced, cases split evenly between two less serious charges: 47.6% drop to harassment and 47.6% to disorderly conduct, with the remainder reduced to criminal contempt. Among those convicted, outcomes skew toward fines (33.3%) rather than incarceration, though 8% receive time served and 5.3% receive jail. Most defendants secure release before trial through recognizance (63.2%), while 9% have bail set at a median of $5,000.
Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Avg duration measures arraignment to final disposition. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026
Case Outcomes
Source: 155 public court records, Albany County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Harassment outcomes in Albany County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12 | 72.7% | 27.3% |
| 2020 | 10 | 62.5% | 37.5% |
| 2021 | 24 | 40.9% | 59.1% |
| 2022 | 22 | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| 2023 | 50 | 40.5% | 59.5% |
| 2024 | 35 | 34.4% | 65.6% |
Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Case volumes may vary as more recent cases may still be pending disposition.
Pretrial Release
How defendants charged with Aggravated Harassment in Albany County are handled at arraignment.
Pretrial release data reflects arraignment outcomes under New York's bail reform laws. ROR = Released on Own Recognizance. Bail Set = cash bail or bond required. Remanded = held without bail.
Charge Reductions
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Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Harassment convictions in Albany County.
88.0% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Albany County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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Case outcome rates by race for Aggravated Harassment in Albany County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 37.1% | 62.9% |
| Black | 61 | 49.0% | 51.0% |
Disparities in case outcomes reflect well-documented systemic factors including policing patterns, socioeconomic inequality, and structural bias in the criminal justice system. These statistics should not be used to draw conclusions about any individual or group. Data sourced from DCJS Pretrial Release Data.
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 155 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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