Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in Broome County
95 cases · Broome County Courts · DCJS Data
In Broome County, aggravated unlicensed operation charges result in conviction 81.2% of the time, well above the statewide average of 93.2% dismissal. Dismissals occur in 18.8% of cases here compared to just 6.8% statewide—a significant 12-percentage-point difference suggesting Broome County handles this charge more favorably to defendants than the state overall. The trend is moving in defendants' favor: dismissal rates have climbed from 11.1% in 2019 to 20.0% in 2024, indicating prosecutors or judges are becoming more lenient with these cases locally.
Nearly 70% of defendants are released on their own recognizance before trial, and when bail is set, the median amount is just $100. About a quarter of charges get reduced, almost exclusively to DWI/DUI. Among those convicted, sentences vary widely: probation is most common at 38.5%, followed by fines at 29.2%, jail at 9.2%, and prison at 13.8%. Cases take roughly 10 months to resolve, suggesting defendants face an extended period before disposition.
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: 95 public court records, Broome County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Unlicensed Operation outcomes in Broome County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 | 11.1% | 88.9% |
| 2020 | 22 | 26.3% | 73.7% |
| 2021 | 13 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| 2022 | 13 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 17 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| 2024 | 20 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
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 Unlicensed Operation in Broome 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 Broome County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation convictions in Broome County.
24.6% of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation cases in Broome 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 Unlicensed Operation in Broome County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 20.4% | 79.6% |
| Black | 33 | 15.4% | 84.6% |
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. 95 cases analyzed for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in Broome County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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