What is the dismissal rate for Assault in Putnam County?

The dismissal rate is 47.0%, based on 87 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 Putnam County?

The average case takes 7.2 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 Putnam County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 62.3% dismissal rate (54 cases). D Felony: 21.4% dismissal rate (16 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Assault in Putnam County, NY — 47.0% Dismissed

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

The conviction rate for Assault in Putnam County is 50.6%, based on 87 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

64.3% of Assault cases in Putnam County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

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

Putnam County has a 47.0% 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 Putnam County are dismissed at a significantly higher rate than the statewide average, with 47 percent of the 87 cases ending in dismissal compared to 29 percent statewide—an 18 percentage point gap that stands out. Just over half of cases result in conviction, while no acquittals were recorded. The dismissal rate has climbed sharply over the past five years, rising from 16.7 percent in 2020 to 54.2 percent in 2024, suggesting that prosecutors or courts have increasingly rejected or abandoned assault charges in this county. Cases take a median of 217 days to reach a final outcome.

Charge reductions account for nearly two-thirds of assault cases, with disorderly conduct becoming the primary target in 60 percent of those reductions. Most defendants secure pretrial release without bail, with 80.6 percent released on their own recognizance and only 1.4 percent remanded. When conviction occurs, outcomes vary widely: 28.6 percent of convicted defendants receive fines, while jail and prison sentences each occur in 14.3 percent of cases, with 9.5 percent receiving probation.

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

47.0%

Dismissal Rate

50.6%

Conviction Rate

7.2 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

47.0%

50.6%

Dismissed 47.0% Convicted 50.6% Acquitted 0.0% YO Adjudication 2.4%

Source: 87 public court records, Putnam County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	54	62.3%	35.8%
D Felony	16	21.4%	71.4%
B Misdemeanor	6	33.3%	66.7%
B Felony	5	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 Putnam County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2020	7	16.7%	83.3%
2023	27	45.8%	54.2%
2024	48	54.2%	41.7%

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 Putnam County are handled at arraignment.

80.6%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

9.7%

Bail Set

1.4%

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

64.3% of Assault cases
in Putnam County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Assault Disorderly Conduct

15 cases (55.6%)

Assault Harassment

8 cases (29.6%)

Assault DWI / DUI

2 cases (7.4%)

Assault Traffic Offense

1 cases (3.7%)

Assault Kidnapping

1 cases (3.7%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Assault convictions in Putnam County.

14.3%

Jail

9.5%

Probation

14.3%

State Prison

28.6%

Fine Only

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	43	60.0%	37.5%
Hispanic	32	35.5%	64.5%

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 87 cases in Putnam County, 47.0% are dismissed, 50.6% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 7.2 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Assault in Putnam County is 47.0%, based on 87 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Assault case in Putnam County takes 7.2 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

80.6% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 9.7% have bail set, and 1.4% are remanded without bail. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Assault in Putnam County is 50.6%, based on 87 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.

64.3% of Assault cases in Putnam County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Putnam County has a 47.0% 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 Putnam County, 14.3% receive a jail sentence, 9.5% receive probation, and 14.3% 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: 62.3% dismissal rate, 35.8% conviction rate (54 cases). D Felony: 21.4% dismissal rate, 71.4% conviction rate (16 cases). B Misdemeanor: 33.3% dismissal rate, 66.7% conviction rate (6 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. 87 cases analyzed for Assault in Putnam County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com