What is the dismissal rate for Assault in Livingston County?

The dismissal rate is 17.7%, based on 62 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

How long does a Assault case take in Livingston County?

The average case takes 6.5 months from arraignment to disposition. Duration depends on factors specific to each case including whether bail is set and plea negotiations.

How do outcomes vary by charge class for Assault in Livingston County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. D Felony: 10.0% dismissal rate (30 cases). A Misdemeanor: 25.0% dismissal rate (20 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Assault in Livingston County, NY — 17.7% Dismissed

Q: What is the conviction rate for Assault in Livingston County?

The conviction rate for Assault in Livingston County is 80.6%, based on 62 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Assault charges reduced in Livingston County?

38.0% of Assault cases in Livingston County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Harassment.

Q: How does Livingston County compare to other counties for Assault?

Livingston County has a 17.7% dismissal rate for Assault. Visit the Assault overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Assault cases in Livingston County result in conviction far more often than statewide trends suggest. With an 80.6% conviction rate and only 17.7% dismissal rate, assault prosecutions succeed at notably higher rates here compared to the state average dismissal rate of 29%. Over the past three years, dismissals have trended downward, from 14.3% to 12.5%, indicating prosecutors are securing stronger outcomes in these cases. The median timeline to case resolution is about six months, and no acquittals were recorded among the 62 cases in this dataset.

Most assault defendants in Livingston County are released before trial—over three-quarters receive release on their own recognizance without bail. For those convicted, sentences heavily emphasize prison time in nearly half of cases, with fines also common at 32%. Notably, 38% of assault charges are reduced to lesser offenses, primarily Harassment at 73% of all reductions. This pattern suggests prosecutors sometimes negotiate down from assault charges, but when cases proceed to conviction, substantial incarceration is the typical outcome rather than probation or local jail time.

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

17.7%

Dismissal Rate

80.6%

Conviction Rate

6.5 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

17.7%

80.6%

Dismissed 17.7% Convicted 80.6% Acquitted 0.0% YO Adjudication 1.6%

Source: 62 public court records, Livingston County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Assault in Livingston County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
D Felony	30	10.0%	90.0%
A Misdemeanor	20	25.0%	70.0%
B Misdemeanor	7	28.6%	71.4%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest (e.g., A Felony is the most serious, B Misdemeanor the least). Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities, plea bargaining patterns, and case complexity. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Assault outcomes in Livingston County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2022	7	14.3%	85.7%
2023	16	31.2%	68.8%
2024	32	12.5%	84.4%

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 Assault in Livingston County are handled at arraignment.

76.7%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

14.0%

Bail Set

7.0%

Remanded

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

38.0% of Assault cases
in Livingston County are reduced

Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.

Most common reductions

Assault Harassment

11 cases (64.7%)

Assault Disorderly Conduct

3 cases (17.6%)

Assault Other

1 cases (5.9%)

Assault Official Misconduct

1 cases (5.9%)

Assault Homicide

1 cases (5.9%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Assault convictions in Livingston County.

8.0%

Jail

8.0%

Probation

46.0%

State Prison

32.0%

Fine Only

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	46	21.7%	76.1%
Hispanic	10	10.0%	90.0%

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.

Based on 62 cases in Livingston County, 17.7% are dismissed, 80.6% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.5 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Assault in Livingston County is 17.7%, based on 62 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Assault case in Livingston County takes 6.5 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

76.7% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 14.0% have bail set, and 7.0% are remanded without bail. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Assault in Livingston County is 80.6%, based on 62 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.

38.0% of Assault cases in Livingston County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Harassment.

Livingston County has a 17.7% dismissal rate for Assault cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Assault overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Assault in Livingston County, 8.0% receive a jail sentence, 8.0% receive probation, and 46.0% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. D Felony: 10.0% dismissal rate, 90.0% conviction rate (30 cases). A Misdemeanor: 25.0% dismissal rate, 70.0% conviction rate (20 cases). B Misdemeanor: 28.6% dismissal rate, 71.4% conviction rate (7 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 62 cases analyzed for Assault in Livingston County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com