What is the dismissal rate for Burglary in Queens County?

The dismissal rate is 36.4%, based on 3591 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

How long does a Burglary case take in Queens 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 Burglary in Queens County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. D Felony: 36.6% dismissal rate (2118 cases). C Felony: 35.2% dismissal rate (1213 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Burglary in Queens County, NY — 36.4% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Burglary in Queens County?

Based on 3591 cases in Queens County, 36.4% are dismissed, 63.1% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the conviction rate for Burglary in Queens County?

The conviction rate for Burglary in Queens County is 63.1%, based on 3591 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Burglary charges reduced in Queens County?

83.4% of Burglary cases in Queens County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Q: How does Queens County compare to other counties for Burglary?

Queens County has a 36.4% dismissal rate for Burglary. Visit the Burglary overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Burglary cases in Queens County are dismissed at a dramatically higher rate than the statewide average, with 36.4% of cases ending in dismissal compared to just 13.6% statewide—a difference of 22.8 percentage points. Among 3,591 cases, 63.1% resulted in conviction and dismissals have been rising over the past five years, increasing from 27.2% in 2019 to 32.7% in 2024. This upward dismissal trend suggests that prosecutorial or evidentiary standards for burglary may be tightening in Queens, or that more cases are failing to meet conviction thresholds.

Charge reductions are extraordinarily common, occurring in 83.4% of cases. When burglary charges don't result in conviction, they typically get reduced to lower offenses: disorderly conduct in just over half of all reductions, petit larceny in 29.3%, and criminal trespass in 17.8%. At pretrial, 35.4% of defendants have bail set with a median amount of $10,000, while 29.9% are released on their own recognizance. Among those convicted, jail time is the most frequent sentence at 25.1%, followed by prison at 13.5%, with 10% receiving time served as their sentence.

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

36.4%

Dismissal Rate

63.1%

Conviction Rate

6.5 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

36.4%

63.1%

Dismissed 36.4% Convicted 63.1% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 3,591 public court records, Queens County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Burglary in Queens County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
D Felony	2,118	36.6%	63.2%
C Felony	1,213	35.2%	64.1%
E Felony	171	39.1%	59.6%
B Felony	89	44.8%	52.9%

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 Burglary outcomes in Queens County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	564	27.2%	71.9%
2020	563	41.1%	58.2%
2021	529	41.4%	58.6%
2022	579	38.6%	60.6%
2023	603	39.1%	60.6%
2024	749	32.7%	67.0%

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 Burglary in Queens County are handled at arraignment.

29.9%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

35.4%

Bail Set

2.5%

Remanded

$10,000

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

83.4% of Burglary cases
in Queens County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Burglary Disorderly Conduct

802 cases (46.9%)

Burglary Petit Larceny

444 cases (26.0%)

Burglary Criminal Trespass

269 cases (15.7%)

Burglary Other

145 cases (8.5%)

Burglary Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

49 cases (2.9%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Burglary convictions in Queens County.

25.1%

Jail

3.8%

Probation

13.5%

State Prison

0.9%

Fine Only

10.0%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Hispanic	1,326	35.8%	63.8%
Black	1,309	38.8%	60.8%
White	564	31.9%	67.7%
Asian	378	36.3%	62.6%

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 3,591 cases in Queens County, 36.4% are dismissed, 63.1% 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 Burglary in Queens County is 36.4%, based on 3,591 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

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

29.9% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 35.4% have bail set, and 2.5% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $10,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Burglary in Queens County is 63.1%, based on 3,591 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.

83.4% of Burglary cases in Queens County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Queens County has a 36.4% dismissal rate for Burglary cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Burglary overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Burglary in Queens County, 25.1% receive a jail sentence, 3.8% receive probation, and 13.5% 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. D Felony: 36.6% dismissal rate, 63.2% conviction rate (2,118 cases). C Felony: 35.2% dismissal rate, 64.1% conviction rate (1,213 cases). E Felony: 39.1% dismissal rate, 59.6% conviction rate (171 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. 3,591 cases analyzed for Burglary in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com