Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Cayuga County
41 cases · Cayuga County Courts · DCJS Data
In Cayuga County, defendants charged with criminal possession of stolen property face a conviction rate of 91.7 percent, substantially higher than the statewide average dismissal rate of 35.8 percent. The county's dismissal rate of just 8.3 percent sits 27.5 percentage points below the state average, indicating that this charge is prosecuted more aggressively in Cayuga than elsewhere. Over the past six years, the trend has worsened for defendants: dismissals dropped from 11.1 percent in 2019 to zero percent in the most recent year, suggesting prosecutors and courts have become less receptive to case terminations on this charge.
Among defendants who do get arrested, pretrial conditions are relatively lenient—about 71 percent are released on their own recognizance and only 5 percent are remanded. However, those convicted face split outcomes: 18.2 percent receive jail sentences and another 18.2 percent receive probation, while 6.1 percent serve only time already spent in custody. About 15 percent of charges are reduced, predominantly to disorderly conduct, which accounts for 80 percent of all reductions. Cases resolve within a median of 120 days.
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: 41 public court records, Cayuga County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Criminal Possession of Stolen Property outcomes in Cayuga County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 | 11.1% | 88.9% |
| 2022 | 14 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 5 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 5 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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 Cayuga 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
in Cayuga County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property convictions in Cayuga County.
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Case outcome rates by race for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Cayuga County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 6.9% | 93.1% |
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. 41 cases analyzed for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Cayuga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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