Aggravated Harassment in Cayuga County
73 cases · Cayuga County Courts · DCJS Data
Aggravated Harassment cases in Cayuga County result in conviction 89.9% of the time, starkly different from the statewide dismissal rate of 46.2%. Only 10.1% of cases end in dismissal locally, placing Cayuga County 36 percentage points below state averages. This gap suggests prosecutors pursue these charges aggressively in this county and secure convictions at notably high rates. The trend has intensified since 2019, when dismissals occurred in 11.1% of cases; by the most recent year, no cases were dismissed, indicating prosecution has become increasingly successful or cases less likely to be challenged.
Nearly 60% of aggravated harassment charges get reduced to a lower offense before trial, primarily to simple Harassment (89.2% of all reductions). Most defendants are released before trial without bail (84.9%), with a median bail of $250 when set. Among those convicted, sentences are generally light: jail and probation sentences occur in roughly 3% of convictions each, with prison rare at 1.6%. Cases typically resolve in 108 days.
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: 73 public court records, Cayuga County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Harassment outcomes in Cayuga County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9 | 11.1% | 88.9% |
| 2020 | 17 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| 2021 | 9 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| 2022 | 13 | 15.4% | 84.6% |
| 2023 | 10 | 10.0% | 90.0% |
| 2024 | 15 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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 Cayuga 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 Cayuga County.
59.7% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Cayuga 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 Cayuga County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 7.5% | 92.5% |
| Black | 11 | 27.3% | 72.7% |
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. 73 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Cayuga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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