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

The average case takes 4.4 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 Kings County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 77.0% dismissal rate (1030 cases). B Misdemeanor: 82.6% dismissal rate (24 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Kings County, NY — 77.1% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Kings County?

Based on 1054 cases in Kings County, 77.1% are dismissed, 22.9% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 4.4 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 77.1%, based on 1054 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property charges in Kings County are dismissed at a strikingly high rate. Defendants see their cases dismissed 77.1 percent of the time, compared to just 35.8 percent statewide—a difference of 41.3 percentage points. This makes Kings County an outlier where stolen property charges are far more likely to result in dismissal than conviction. The trend has strengthened considerably: dismissal rates climbed from 59.6 percent in 2019 to 85.4 percent in 2024, suggesting prosecutors or courts have become increasingly skeptical of these cases over time.

Nearly all defendants charged with this crime receive pretrial release; 55.5 percent are released on their own recognizance without bail, and another 7 percent have bail set at a nominal $1 median. The real turning point comes earlier in the process: 93.5 percent of charges are reduced to lesser offenses before trial, predominantly to Disorderly Conduct (47.2 percent) or Traffic Offense (41.7 percent). Among the rare defendants convicted, over 43 percent receive only time served as their sentence, while 29.4 percent pay fines. These patterns indicate the charge rarely survives prosecution in its original form.

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

77.1%

Dismissal Rate

22.9%

Conviction Rate

4.4 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

77.1%

22.9%

Dismissed 77.1% Convicted 22.9% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 1,054 public court records, Kings County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	1,030	77.0%	23.0%
B Misdemeanor	24	82.6%	17.4%

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 Kings County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	218	59.6%	40.4%
2020	92	74.2%	25.8%
2021	117	82.7%	17.3%
2022	160	82.8%	17.2%
2023	224	79.7%	20.3%
2024	227	85.4%	14.6%

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 Kings County are handled at arraignment.

55.5%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

7.0%

Bail Set

0.1%

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

93.5% of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property cases
in Kings 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

94 cases (45.6%)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Traffic Offense

83 cases (40.3%)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Petit Larceny

22 cases (10.7%)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Other

4 cases (1.9%)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property DWI / DUI

3 cases (1.5%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

9.5%

Jail

0.4%

Probation

0.9%

State Prison

29.4%

Fine Only

43.3%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	563	75.9%	24.1%
Hispanic	266	79.2%	20.8%
White	148	70.9%	29.1%
Asian	66	87.7%	12.3%

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.

Based on 1,054 cases in Kings County, 77.1% are dismissed, 22.9% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 4.4 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Kings County is 77.1%, based on 1,054 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 Kings County takes 4.4 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

55.5% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 7.0% have bail set, and 0.1% 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 Kings County is 22.9%, based on 1,054 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.

93.5% of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Kings County has a 77.1% 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 Kings County, 9.5% receive a jail sentence, 0.4% receive probation, and 0.9% 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: 77.0% dismissal rate, 23.0% conviction rate (1,030 cases). B Misdemeanor: 82.6% dismissal rate, 17.4% conviction rate (24 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. 1,054 cases analyzed for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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