Aggravated Harassment in Tompkins County
44 cases · Tompkins County Courts · DCJS Data
Aggravated harassment cases in Tompkins County result in conviction about 60 percent of the time, which is notably higher than the statewide dismissal rate of 46.2 percent. Tompkins County dismisses these cases at a 40 percent rate, roughly 6 percentage points below the state average. This suggests the county handles aggravated harassment more strictly than most jurisdictions. The trend has shifted further in that direction: dismissal rates dropped from 40 percent in 2019 to 28.6 percent by 2024, indicating prosecutors are increasingly moving these cases toward conviction rather than dismissal.
Most defendants charged with aggravated harassment in Tompkins County are released before trial without bail through recognizance. Among those who encounter the bail system, the median amount set is minimal. Notably, 62 percent of aggravated harassment charges are reduced to lesser offenses, overwhelmingly to simple harassment rather than disorderly conduct. When defendants are convicted, jail sentences are most common, occurring in about 14 percent of cases, while probation and fines each apply to roughly 10 percent. Cases move relatively slowly through the system, with a median time to disposition of nearly six months.
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: 44 public court records, Tompkins County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Harassment outcomes in Tompkins County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| 2022 | 9 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| 2023 | 11 | 71.4% | 28.6% |
| 2024 | 14 | 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.
Pretrial Release
How defendants charged with Aggravated Harassment in Tompkins 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 Tompkins County.
61.9% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Tompkins 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 Tompkins County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Black | 10 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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. 44 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Tompkins County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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