Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in Ontario County
42 cases · Ontario County Courts · DCJS Data
In Ontario County, defendants charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation face a nearly certain conviction outcome. The 95.2% conviction rate far exceeds the statewide average, and the county's 4.8% dismissal rate runs 2 percentage points below the state norm—a meaningful gap that reflects how aggressively this charge is prosecuted locally. Over the past six years, dismissals have declined sharply, dropping from 12.5% in 2019 to zero percent in recent years, signaling an increasingly difficult environment for defendants fighting these charges in Ontario County.
About half of defendants are released on their own recognizance before trial, but roughly one quarter are remanded into custody, suggesting judicial skepticism toward pretrial release in these cases. Notably, 37.5% of cases see charge reductions, most commonly to DWI/DUI offenses—71% of all reductions take this form. Among convicted defendants, probation is the dominant sentence at 55%, though jail time occurs in 20% of convictions and prison sentences in 10%. The median case takes just over a year to resolve, and those released on bail face a median amount of $5,375.
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: 42 public court records, Ontario County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Unlicensed Operation outcomes in Ontario County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| 2020 | 8 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2021 | 8 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| 2023 | 8 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 6 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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 Ontario 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 Unlicensed Operation convictions in Ontario County.
37.5% of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation cases in Ontario 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 Ontario County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 6.7% | 93.3% |
| 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. 42 cases analyzed for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in Ontario County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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