Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Oswego County
77 cases · Oswego County Courts · DCJS Data
In Oswego County, criminal possession of stolen property cases result in conviction about 64 percent of the time, slightly above the statewide dismissal rate of 36 percent. The 36 percent dismissal rate in Oswego tracks closely with state averages, suggesting this charge is handled consistently across counties. Notably, dismissals have trended upward over the past five years, rising from 45.5 percent in 2019 to 61.5 percent in 2024, indicating prosecutors or courts have become more likely to dismiss these cases recently. No defendants were acquitted in the 77 cases reviewed, meaning convictions came through guilty pleas or bench verdicts rather than jury acquittals.
Defendants typically remain in the community before trial, with nearly 69 percent released on their own recognizance and only 4 percent remanded. When bail is set, the median amount is nominal. Charge reductions occur frequently—in about 64 percent of cases—with most reduced to disorderly conduct. Among convicted defendants, jail time is the most common outcome at 28.6 percent, followed by fines at 32 percent. Prison sentences are rare at 3.6 percent. The median time from arrest to case resolution is six months.
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: 77 public court records, Oswego County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Criminal Possession of Stolen Property outcomes in Oswego County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18 | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| 2020 | 7 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| 2021 | 8 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 8 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 16 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| 2024 | 17 | 61.5% | 38.5% |
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 Oswego 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 Oswego County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property convictions in Oswego County.
64.3% of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property cases in Oswego 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 Oswego County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 77 cases analyzed for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Oswego County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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