How long does a Criminal Possession of Stolen Property case take in Bronx County?

The average case takes 5.5 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 Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Bronx County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 68.9% dismissal rate (687 cases). B Misdemeanor: 71.9% dismissal rate (32 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Bronx County, NY — 69.0% Dismissed

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Bronx County?

The dismissal rate is 69.0%, based on 719 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

Criminal possession of stolen property cases in Bronx County are dismissed at a dramatically higher rate than the statewide average. Nearly 70 percent of the 719 cases end in dismissal compared to just 36 percent statewide—a difference of 33 percentage points. This suggests prosecutors in Bronx County either struggle to prove these cases or pursue them more selectively. The dismissal rate has also climbed sharply over the past six years, rising from 55 percent in 2019 to 80 percent in 2024, indicating an accelerating trend toward case elimination rather than conviction.

The charge rarely reaches trial or results in meaningful incarceration when it does. Nearly all defendants charged with this crime—98 percent—see their charge reduced to something less serious, predominantly disorderly conduct or traffic offenses. Most defendants are released before trial on their own recognizance without bail. When convictions do occur, they result primarily in fines (36 percent of sentences) or time served in custody (10 percent). Prison sentences are virtually nonexistent at just 0.5 percent of convictions. Cases move through the system in about five months on average.

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

69.0%

Dismissal Rate

31.0%

Conviction Rate

5.5 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

69.0%

31.0%

Dismissed 69.0% Convicted 31.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 719 public court records, Bronx County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Bronx County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	687	68.9%	31.1%
B Misdemeanor	32	71.9%	28.1%

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 Criminal Possession of Stolen Property outcomes in Bronx County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	108	55.2%	44.8%
2020	50	76.0%	24.0%
2021	69	68.8%	31.2%
2022	108	62.3%	37.7%
2023	182	69.3%	30.7%
2024	191	80.0%	20.0%

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 Bronx County are handled at arraignment.

48.4%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

3.5%

Bail Set

0.0%

Remanded

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

98.1% of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property cases
in Bronx County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Disorderly Conduct

101 cases (49.3%)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Traffic Offense

88 cases (42.9%)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Petit Larceny

8 cases (3.9%)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

5 cases (2.4%)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Theft of Services

3 cases (1.5%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property convictions in Bronx County.

1.4%

Jail

1.9%

Probation

0.5%

State Prison

35.6%

Fine Only

9.7%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Bronx County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Hispanic	381	71.0%	29.0%
Black	267	64.8%	35.2%
White	30	67.9%	32.1%
Asian	29	79.3%	20.7%

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 719 cases in Bronx County, 69.0% are dismissed, 31.0% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 5.5 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Bronx County is 69.0%, based on 719 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Criminal Possession of Stolen Property case in Bronx County takes 5.5 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

48.4% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 3.5% have bail set, and 0.0% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Bronx County is 31.0%, based on 719 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.

98.1% of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property cases in Bronx County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Bronx County has a 69.0% dismissal rate for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Criminal Possession of Stolen Property overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Bronx County, 1.4% receive a jail sentence, 1.9% receive probation, and 0.5% 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: 68.9% dismissal rate, 31.1% conviction rate (687 cases). B Misdemeanor: 71.9% dismissal rate, 28.1% conviction rate (32 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. 719 cases analyzed for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Bronx County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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