Aggravated Harassment cases in Oswego County move toward conviction more readily than the statewide pattern suggests. With a 69.1% conviction rate against a statewide dismissal rate of 46.2%, Oswego County prosecutors secure convictions in about 15 percentage points more cases than the state average. However, dismissal rates have climbed significantly over the study period, rising from 14.3% in 2019 to 31.2% in 2024, indicating a shifting trajectory in how the county handles these charges. Cases resolve in about five and a half months on average.

Charge reduction is the dominant outcome in Oswego County aggravated harassment cases. Nearly 72% of cases see the charge reduced rather than proceeding to trial or conviction on the original charge, with the vast majority reduced to simple harassment. Most defendants are released before trial without bail, with over 81% released on their own recognizance. When convicted, fines are the most common sentence at 35.8% of cases, followed by jail time in 9%, with prison sentences rare at 1.5%.

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

30.9%
Dismissal Rate
69.1%
Conviction Rate
5.5 months
Avg Duration
30.9%
69.1%
Dismissed 30.9% Convicted 69.1% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 111 public court records, Oswego County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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

Year Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
2019 15 14.3% 85.7%
2020 6 60.0% 40.0%
2021 16 26.7% 73.3%
2022 27 31.8% 68.2%
2023 30 36.0% 64.0%
2024 17 31.2% 68.8%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Case volumes may vary as more recent cases may still be pending disposition.

How defendants charged with Aggravated Harassment in Oswego County are handled at arraignment.

81.8%
Released on Recognizance (ROR)
4.5%
Bail Set
0.9%
Remanded
$1
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.

71.6% of Aggravated Harassment cases
in Oswego County are reduced
Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.
Most common reductions
Aggravated Harassment Harassment
35 cases (72.9%)
Aggravated Harassment Disorderly Conduct
10 cases (20.8%)
Aggravated Harassment Criminal Contempt
3 cases (6.2%)

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

9.0%
Jail
7.5%
Probation
1.5%
State Prison
35.8%
Fine Only
6.0%
Time Served

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

Race Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
White 97 31.8% 68.2%

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.

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 111 cases in Oswego County, 30.9% are dismissed, 69.1% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 5.5 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.
The dismissal rate for Aggravated Harassment in Oswego County is 30.9%, based on 111 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 Oswego County takes 5.5 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.
81.8% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 4.5% have bail set, and 0.9% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.
The conviction rate for Aggravated Harassment in Oswego County is 69.1%, based on 111 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.
71.6% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Oswego County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Harassment.
Oswego County has a 30.9% 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 Oswego County, 9.0% receive a jail sentence, 7.5% receive probation, and 1.5% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 111 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Oswego County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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