Aggravated Harassment in Oswego County
111 cases · Oswego County Courts · DCJS Data
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
Case Outcomes
Source: 111 public court records, Oswego County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
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.
Pretrial Release
How defendants charged with Aggravated Harassment in Oswego 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 Oswego County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Harassment convictions in Oswego County.
71.6% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Oswego County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
Ask a Oswego County attorney — freeOutcomes by Demographics
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.
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. 111 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Oswego County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Next Step
You've seen how Aggravated Harassment cases play out in Oswego County. Want to talk to an attorney who practices here? We'll make the introduction.