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

The average case takes 6.0 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 Queens County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 61.8% dismissal rate (1088 cases). B Misdemeanor: 50.0% dismissal rate (28 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Queens County, NY — 61.5% Dismissed

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

Based on 1116 cases in Queens County, 61.5% are dismissed, 38.5% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 61.5%, based on 1116 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

Criminal possession of stolen property charges in Queens County are dismissed at a significantly higher rate than statewide patterns suggest. The county's 61.5 percent dismissal rate exceeds the statewide average by 25.7 percentage points, pointing to how this charge is handled more leniently in Queens than across New York. Cases take about six months to resolve on average. The dismissal trend has strengthened over the past five years, climbing from 49 percent in 2019 to 62.2 percent in 2024, indicating that these charges are increasingly being resolved without conviction.

When stolen property cases do result in conviction, the outcomes tend toward financial penalties rather than incarceration. Fines are imposed in 44.3 percent of convictions, while jail time occurs in 7.2 percent and prison sentences in less than 1 percent. Nearly all defendants are released pretrial, with 36.4 percent released on their own recognizance. Charge reductions occur in over 95 percent of cases, predominantly to disorderly conduct, which accounts for 58.2 percent of all reductions. This combination of high dismissals, rare incarceration, and frequent charge reduction suggests stolen property allegations in Queens County typically resolve with minimal criminal consequences.

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

61.5%

Dismissal Rate

38.5%

Conviction Rate

6.0 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

61.5%

38.5%

Dismissed 61.5% Convicted 38.5% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 1,116 public court records, Queens County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	1,088	61.8%	38.2%
B Misdemeanor	28	50.0%	50.0%

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 Queens County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	144	49.0%	51.0%
2020	111	73.9%	26.1%
2021	117	72.6%	27.4%
2022	208	54.6%	45.4%
2023	241	63.9%	36.1%
2024	288	62.2%	37.8%

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 Queens County are handled at arraignment.

36.4%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

4.9%

Bail Set

0.6%

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

95.3% of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property cases
in Queens 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

223 cases (56.0%)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Traffic Offense

139 cases (34.9%)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Petit Larceny

21 cases (5.3%)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Theft of Services

10 cases (2.5%)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

5 cases (1.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

7.2%

Jail

0.9%

State Prison

44.3%

Fine Only

9.1%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Hispanic	497	64.4%	35.6%
Black	396	55.6%	44.4%
Asian	133	67.7%	32.3%
White	74	61.1%	38.9%

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 1,116 cases in Queens County, 61.5% are dismissed, 38.5% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Queens County is 61.5%, based on 1,116 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 Queens County takes 6.0 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

36.4% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 4.9% have bail set, and 0.6% 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 Queens County is 38.5%, based on 1,116 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.

95.3% of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property cases in Queens County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Queens County has a 61.5% 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 Queens County, 7.2% receive a jail sentence, 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: 61.8% dismissal rate, 38.2% conviction rate (1,088 cases). B Misdemeanor: 50.0% dismissal rate, 50.0% conviction rate (28 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. 1,116 cases analyzed for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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