Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Nassau County
166 cases · Nassau County Courts · DCJS Data
Criminal possession of stolen property cases in Nassau County result in conviction 65.8 percent of the time, slightly below the statewide dismissal rate of 35.8 percent. Over the past five years, dismissals have trended upward from 27.6 percent to 33.3 percent, suggesting prosecutors or courts are becoming more selective about which cases proceed to conviction. Nassau County's outcome mirrors statewide patterns closely, indicating the charge is handled consistently with how it's prosecuted across New York.
Most defendants charged with this crime secure pretrial release without bail—60.8 percent are released on their own recognizance. The median bail when set is $100. Remarkably, 91.7 percent of cases involving this charge are reduced to lesser offenses before trial or conviction, with disorderly conduct accounting for over 72 percent of reductions. When convictions do occur, fines are the dominant sentence at 66.7 percent, while jail time affects only 5.2 percent of convicted defendants. The median timeline from arrest to case resolution is 133 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: 166 public court records, Nassau County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Criminal Possession of Stolen Property outcomes in Nassau County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 32 | 27.6% | 72.4% |
| 2020 | 29 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| 2021 | 20 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| 2022 | 34 | 28.6% | 71.4% |
| 2023 | 35 | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| 2024 | 15 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
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 Nassau 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 Nassau County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property convictions in Nassau County.
91.7% of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property cases in Nassau 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 Nassau County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89 | 38.3% | 61.7% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 30.3% | 69.7% |
| White | 26 | 30.0% | 70.0% |
| Other | 10 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
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. 166 cases analyzed for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Nassau County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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