Aggravated Harassment cases in St. Lawrence County show a dismissal rate of 50 percent, slightly higher than the statewide average of 46.2 percent. However, this advantage masks a significant downward trend: dismissals dropped sharply from 87.5 percent in 2021 to 28.6 percent in 2024. Convictions occur in 42.3 percent of cases, with no acquittals recorded. Cases resolve in a median of 154 days. The shift toward conviction over the three-year period suggests prosecutors have strengthened case preparation or that charging practices have tightened.

Charge reduction is common in St. Lawrence County, occurring in nearly two-thirds of cases. Most defendants facing Aggravated Harassment see the charge reduced to simple Harassment (71.4 percent of reductions). At pretrial, defendants receive favorable conditions: 78.8 percent are released on their own recognizance without bail, and none are remanded into custody. When bail is set, the median amount is $125.50. Among convicted defendants, financial penalties dominate outcomes, with 54.5 percent receiving fines and 18.2 percent sentenced to probation. Prison time is rare, imposed in only 9.1 percent of convictions.

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

50.0%
Dismissal Rate
42.3%
Conviction Rate
5.1 months
Avg Duration
50.0%
42.3%
Dismissed 50.0% Convicted 42.3% Acquitted 0.0% YO Adjudication 7.7%

Source: 35 public court records, St. Lawrence County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

How Aggravated Harassment outcomes in St. Lawrence County have changed over time.

Year Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
2021 9 87.5% 0.0%
2023 9 33.3% 50.0%
2024 10 28.6% 71.4%

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 St. Lawrence County are handled at arraignment.

78.8%
Released on Recognizance (ROR)
12.1%
Bail Set
0.0%
Remanded
$125
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.

63.6% of Aggravated Harassment cases
in St. Lawrence County are reduced
Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.
Most common reductions
Aggravated Harassment Harassment
5 cases (71.4%)
Aggravated Harassment Disorderly Conduct
1 cases (14.3%)
Aggravated Harassment Assault
1 cases (14.3%)

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Harassment convictions in St. Lawrence County.

18.2%
Probation
54.5%
Fine Only
9.1%
Time Served

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

Race Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
White 32 52.2% 39.1%

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 35 cases in St. Lawrence County, 50.0% are dismissed, 42.3% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 5.1 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.
The dismissal rate for Aggravated Harassment in St. Lawrence County is 50.0%, based on 35 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 St. Lawrence County takes 5.1 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.
78.8% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 12.1% have bail set, and 0.0% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $125. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.
The conviction rate for Aggravated Harassment in St. Lawrence County is 42.3%, based on 35 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.
63.6% of Aggravated Harassment cases in St. Lawrence County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Harassment.
St. Lawrence County has a 50.0% 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.
Sentencing data varies by case. Consult a licensed attorney for information about potential penalties for your specific situation.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 35 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in St. Lawrence County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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