Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in Suffolk County
584 cases · Suffolk County Courts · DCJS Data
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation cases in Suffolk County result in conviction at a notably high rate. The 95.1% conviction rate substantially exceeds the statewide average, while the 4.7% dismissal rate falls 2.1 percentage points below the state benchmark. Over the six-year period from 2019 to 2024, dismissals have trended downward, dropping from 4.5% to 3.2%, suggesting prosecutors and courts are becoming more successful in securing convictions on this charge in Suffolk County. Acquittals are virtually nonexistent, occurring in zero cases.
When charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in Suffolk County, most defendants receive release before trial: 61.6% are released on their own recognizance, while 28.8% have bail set at a median of $5,000. Nearly a third of cases result in charge reductions, predominantly to DWI/DUI in 85.7% of those instances. Among those convicted, fines are the most common outcome at 58.2%, followed by jail time in 16.2% of convictions. Cases typically resolve within about seven months from filing to 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: 584 public court records, Suffolk County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Unlicensed Operation outcomes in Suffolk County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 243 | 4.5% | 95.0% |
| 2020 | 161 | 5.5% | 94.5% |
| 2021 | 76 | 7.5% | 92.5% |
| 2022 | 17 | 6.2% | 93.8% |
| 2023 | 30 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 42 | 3.2% | 96.8% |
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 Unlicensed Operation in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation convictions in Suffolk County.
31.0% of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation cases in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 251 | 6.5% | 93.5% |
| White | 167 | 4.0% | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 3.1% | 96.2% |
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. 584 cases analyzed for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in Suffolk County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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