What is the dismissal rate for Assault in Oswego County?

The dismissal rate is 13.3%, based on 296 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 Oswego County?

The average case takes 7.4 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 Oswego County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 20.8% dismissal rate (116 cases). D Felony: 6.3% dismissal rate (113 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Assault in Oswego County, NY — 13.3% Dismissed

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

The conviction rate for Assault in Oswego County is 85.2%, based on 296 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

42.4% of Assault cases in Oswego County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Harassment.

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

Oswego County has a 13.3% dismissal rate for Assault. Visit the Assault overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Assault charges in Oswego County result in conviction far more often than statewide trends suggest. The 85.2% conviction rate is notably high, while the 13.3% dismissal rate falls well below the state average of 29%, a gap of nearly 16 percentage points. This means Oswego County prosecutors are more successful at securing convictions on assault charges than their counterparts across the state. The trend has shifted slightly in defendants' favor—dismissal rates have crept upward from 6.7% in 2019 to 11.1% in 2024—but Oswego County remains a notably tough jurisdiction for assault cases compared to statewide patterns. Cases take a median of 222 days to resolve.

Charge reductions are common in Oswego County assault cases, occurring in 42.4% of cases before trial, with most downgraded to harassment rather than dismissed outright. Among defendants not convicted, pretrial conditions vary: 56.8% are released on their own recognizance, while 24.5% face bail set at a median of $1,000 and 7.3% are remanded without bail. For those convicted, sentences are distributed across multiple penalties, with prison sentences at 16.5%, jail at 16%, fines at 16.9%, and probation at 14.3%.

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

13.3%

Dismissal Rate

85.2%

Conviction Rate

7.4 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

13.3%

85.2%

Dismissed 13.3% Convicted 85.2% Acquitted 0.0% YO Adjudication 1.5%

Source: 296 public court records, Oswego County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	116	20.8%	78.2%
D Felony	113	6.3%	91.9%
B Misdemeanor	37	20.0%	80.0%
B Felony	15	0.0%	93.3%
C Felony	8	28.6%	71.4%
E Felony	7	0.0%	100.0%

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 Oswego County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	32	6.7%	93.3%
2020	34	21.9%	78.1%
2021	45	7.5%	87.5%
2022	60	9.1%	90.9%
2023	57	24.0%	72.0%
2024	67	11.1%	88.9%

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 Oswego County are handled at arraignment.

56.8%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

24.5%

Bail Set

7.3%

Remanded

$1,000

Median Bail Amount

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

42.4% of Assault cases
in Oswego County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Assault Harassment

53 cases (59.6%)

Assault Disorderly Conduct

17 cases (19.1%)

Assault Weapons Offense

9 cases (10.1%)

Assault Endangering Welfare of a Child

6 cases (6.7%)

Assault Menacing

4 cases (4.5%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Assault convictions in Oswego County.

16.0%

Jail

14.3%

Probation

16.5%

State Prison

16.9%

Fine Only

6.5%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	228	12.9%	86.1%
Black	34	18.2%	78.8%
Hispanic	31	7.7%	88.5%

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 296 cases in Oswego County, 13.3% are dismissed, 85.2% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 7.4 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Assault in Oswego County is 13.3%, based on 296 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Assault case in Oswego County takes 7.4 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

56.8% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 24.5% have bail set, and 7.3% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Assault in Oswego County is 85.2%, based on 296 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.

42.4% of Assault cases in Oswego County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Harassment.

Oswego County has a 13.3% 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 Oswego County, 16.0% receive a jail sentence, 14.3% receive probation, and 16.5% 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. A Misdemeanor: 20.8% dismissal rate, 78.2% conviction rate (116 cases). D Felony: 6.3% dismissal rate, 91.9% conviction rate (113 cases). B Misdemeanor: 20.0% dismissal rate, 80.0% conviction rate (37 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. 296 cases analyzed for Assault in Oswego County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com