Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Erie County
192 cases · Erie County Courts · DCJS Data
In Erie County, criminal possession of stolen property cases are dismissed at notably higher rates than the statewide average—51.2% versus 35.8%. This 15-percentage-point gap suggests Erie County prosecutors or courts handle these charges more leniently than the state norm, resulting in nearly even odds between dismissal and conviction across 192 cases. However, the trend is moving in the opposite direction: dismissal rates have declined from 52.9% in 2019 to 45.9% in 2024, indicating cases are becoming somewhat harder to get dismissed over time.
Charge reduction is the dominant feature of these cases, occurring in 81% of them. Most defendants see their stolen property charge reduced to disorderly conduct (70.5% of reductions), shifting the case to a lower-level offense. Among those convicted, fines are the most common outcome at 35.4%, followed by jail sentences at 16.5%. Pretrial conditions are generally favorable: 58.6% of defendants secure release on their own recognizance, only 3.1% are remanded, and the median bail for those required to post it is $500. Cases typically resolve within 134 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: 192 public court records, Erie County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Criminal Possession of Stolen Property outcomes in Erie County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 39 | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| 2020 | 24 | 63.6% | 36.4% |
| 2021 | 10 | 62.5% | 37.5% |
| 2022 | 17 | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| 2023 | 44 | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| 2024 | 53 | 45.9% | 54.1% |
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 Erie 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 Erie County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property convictions in Erie County.
81.0% of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property cases in Erie 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 Erie County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93 | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| White | 76 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 41.2% | 58.8% |
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. 192 cases analyzed for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Erie County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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