Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Albany County
82 cases · Albany County Courts · DCJS Data
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property defendants in Albany County face a significantly higher conviction rate than the statewide average. With a 75.4% conviction rate and only a 22.8% dismissal rate—13 percentage points below the statewide average of 35.8%—these cases rarely result in acquittal or dismissal. However, dismissal rates have been slowly climbing since 2019, rising from 14.3% to 20.0%, suggesting prosecutors or courts may be scrutinizing these charges more carefully over time. The median time to resolution is about four months.
Most stolen property cases don't reach trial as charged. Nearly 80% of cases are reduced to a lesser charge, predominantly Disorderly Conduct, which accounts for nearly 72% of all reductions. At the pretrial stage, about 47% of defendants are released on their own recognizance, while 16% have bail set at a median of $2,250. When convictions occur, fines are the dominant sentence in over half of cases, with smaller percentages receiving jail time, prison time, or probation. Time served—counted as sentence completion—accounts for another 7% of outcomes.
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
Case Outcomes
Source: 82 public court records, Albany County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Criminal Possession of Stolen Property outcomes in Albany County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9 | 14.3% | 85.7% |
| 2020 | 11 | 28.6% | 71.4% |
| 2021 | 11 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| 2022 | 14 | 22.2% | 77.8% |
| 2023 | 20 | 30.0% | 70.0% |
| 2024 | 16 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
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 Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Albany County are handled at arraignment.
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
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Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property convictions in Albany County.
79.1% of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property cases in Albany County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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Case outcome rates by race for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Albany County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| White | 20 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 82 cases analyzed for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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