Aggravated Harassment in Erie County
568 cases · Erie County Courts · DCJS Data
Aggravated harassment cases in Erie County are dismissed at a notably higher rate than the statewide average, with 56.7% of the 568 cases ending in dismissal compared to 46.2% statewide. This 10.5 percentage point advantage suggests Erie County prosecutors or courts apply a stricter threshold before pursuing these charges to conviction. However, the dismissal trend is moving in the opposite direction: the rate has declined from 60.5% in 2019 to 49.6% in 2024, indicating prosecutors are becoming more selective or more aggressive in pursuing cases that survive initial screening. Convictions occur in 43.1% of cases, with acquittals nearly nonexistent at 0.2%.
Charge reduction is the dominant path through Erie County's system for aggravated harassment. Eighty-six percent of cases are reduced, predominantly to simple harassment (68.9% of reductions) or disorderly conduct (24.4%), suggesting prosecutors routinely step down the severity. Most defendants released pretrial—67.5% on their own recognizance—face a median bail of $2,500 when money bail is set. Among those convicted, fines are the most common outcome at 23%, followed by jail time at 9.9%, with prison sentences rare at 0.5%. The typical case moves to disposition in 140
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: 568 public court records, Erie County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Harassment outcomes in Erie County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 92 | 60.5% | 39.5% |
| 2020 | 76 | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| 2021 | 66 | 63.9% | 36.1% |
| 2022 | 66 | 60.0% | 38.3% |
| 2023 | 118 | 60.2% | 39.8% |
| 2024 | 144 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
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 Erie 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
in Erie County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Harassment convictions in Erie County.
86.0% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Erie 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 Erie County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 284 | 48.2% | 51.4% |
| Black | 227 | 69.2% | 30.8% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Asian | 10 | 60.0% | 40.0% |
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. 568 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Erie County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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