Criminal Contempt cases classified as B Misdemeanor across 9 New York counties have a 76.5% average dismissal rate and a 23.5% average conviction rate, based on 358 public court records.

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. B Misdemeanor is one of multiple classifications for Criminal Contempt. Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Data from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

What B Misdemeanor Means

B Misdemeanor is a misdemeanor classification under New York Penal Law. Misdemeanors carry potential county jail sentences of up to one year. Criminal Contempt charges classified as B Misdemeanor are less severe than felony classifications but can still result in a criminal record.

Across 9 counties, Criminal Contempt B Misdemeanor cases have an average dismissal rate of 76.5%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.

358
Total Cases
76.5%
Avg Dismissal Rate
23.5%
Avg Conviction Rate

Criminal Contempt B Misdemeanor outcomes by county.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Bronx 126 80.6% 19.4%
New York 119 77.7% 22.3%
Queens 30 76.7% 23.3%
Kings 22 90.9% 9.1%
Richmond 19 63.2% 36.8%
Suffolk 16 42.9% 57.1%
Westchester 11 75.0% 25.0%
Nassau 9 42.9% 57.1%
Ulster 6 33.3% 66.7%

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

The average dismissal rate for Criminal Contempt B Misdemeanor across 9 New York counties is 76.5%, based on 358 cases from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Rates vary by county — use the comparison table above to see details.
Bronx County has the most Criminal Contempt B Misdemeanor cases with 126 cases. View the comparison table above for a complete breakdown across all counties.
B Misdemeanor outcomes for Criminal Contempt vary across 9 New York counties. Differences in dismissal rates reflect local prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and court caseloads. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 358 B Misdemeanor cases analyzed for Criminal Contempt. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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