How long does a Aggravated Harassment case take in Bronx County?

The average case takes 3.6 months from arraignment to disposition. Duration depends on factors specific to each case including whether bail is set and plea negotiations.

How do outcomes vary by charge class for Aggravated Harassment in Bronx County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 82.4% dismissal rate (1894 cases). B Misdemeanor: 82.3% dismissal rate (62 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Aggravated Harassment in Bronx County, NY — 82.4% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Aggravated Harassment in Bronx County?

Based on 1958 cases in Bronx County, 82.4% are dismissed, 17.6% result in conviction, and 0.1% end in acquittal. The average case takes 3.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Aggravated Harassment in Bronx County?

The dismissal rate is 82.4%, based on 1958 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

Q: How often are Aggravated Harassment charges reduced in Bronx County?

95.8% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Bronx County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Aggravated harassment cases in Bronx County are dismissed at extraordinarily high rates compared to the rest of the state. With an 82.4 percent dismissal rate against a statewide average of 46.2 percent, these charges face significant obstacles to prosecution in this county. Only 17.6 percent result in convictions, and acquittals are virtually nonexistent at 0.1 percent, suggesting cases rarely reach trial. The dismissal trend has strengthened over time, rising from 78.4 percent in 2019 to 85.3 percent in 2024, indicating prosecutors or judges are increasingly filtering out these charges before trial. Cases resolve quickly with a median disposition time of 109 days.

Virtually all defendants charged with aggravated harassment in Bronx County are released pretrial without bail, with 82.1 percent released on their own recognizance. When convictions do occur, they rarely result in jail or prison time. The overwhelming majority of cases that don't get dismissed are reduced to lesser charges, with 95.8 percent of cases experiencing charge reductions. About 55 percent are reduced to disorderly conduct and 40 percent to harassment, effectively downgrading the initial allegation. Among the small percentage actually sentenced to incarceration, time served was most common at 3.6 percent, suggesting minimal custody exposure.

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

82.4%

Dismissal Rate

17.6%

Conviction Rate

3.6 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

82.4%

17.6%

Dismissed 82.4% Convicted 17.6% Acquitted 0.1%

Source: 1,958 public court records, Bronx County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Aggravated Harassment in Bronx County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	1,894	82.4%	17.5%
B Misdemeanor	62	82.3%	17.7%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest (e.g., A Felony is the most serious, B Misdemeanor the least). Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities, plea bargaining patterns, and case complexity. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Aggravated Harassment outcomes in Bronx County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	396	78.4%	21.6%
2020	258	82.1%	17.9%
2021	251	78.2%	21.8%
2022	304	84.5%	15.2%
2023	374	85.4%	14.6%
2024	352	85.3%	14.7%

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 Bronx County are handled at arraignment.

82.1%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

6.4%

Bail Set

0.1%

Remanded

$1,000

Median Bail Amount

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

95.8% of Aggravated Harassment cases
in Bronx County are reduced

Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.

Most common reductions

Aggravated Harassment Disorderly Conduct

161 cases (51.9%)

Aggravated Harassment Harassment

116 cases (37.4%)

Aggravated Harassment Criminal Contempt

17 cases (5.5%)

Aggravated Harassment Assault

12 cases (3.9%)

Aggravated Harassment Strangulation

4 cases (1.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Harassment convictions in Bronx County.

5.7%

Jail

1.2%

Probation

1.8%

State Prison

3.6%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Aggravated Harassment in Bronx County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Hispanic	936	82.7%	17.3%
Black	899	83.0%	16.9%
White	65	77.8%	22.2%
Asian	32	78.1%	21.9%

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.

Based on 1,958 cases in Bronx County, 82.4% are dismissed, 17.6% result in conviction, and 0.1% end in acquittal. The average case takes 3.6 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Aggravated Harassment in Bronx County is 82.4%, based on 1,958 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Aggravated Harassment case in Bronx County takes 3.6 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

82.1% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 6.4% have bail set, and 0.1% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Aggravated Harassment in Bronx County is 17.6%, based on 1,958 cases from public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.

95.8% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Bronx County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Bronx County has a 82.4% dismissal rate for Aggravated Harassment cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Aggravated Harassment overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Aggravated Harassment in Bronx County, 5.7% receive a jail sentence, 1.2% receive probation, and 1.8% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 82.4% dismissal rate, 17.5% conviction rate (1,894 cases). B Misdemeanor: 82.3% dismissal rate, 17.7% conviction rate (62 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 1,958 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Bronx County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com