How long does a Criminal Trespass case take in Kings 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 Trespass in Kings County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. B Misdemeanor: 79.0% dismissal rate (1736 cases). A Misdemeanor: 83.1% dismissal rate (873 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Criminal Trespass in Kings County, NY — 80.4% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Criminal Trespass in Kings County?

Based on 2644 cases in Kings County, 80.4% are dismissed, 19.5% 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 Trespass in Kings County?

The dismissal rate is 80.4%, based on 2644 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

Q: How often are Criminal Trespass charges reduced in Kings County?

75.0% of Criminal Trespass cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Criminal trespass cases in Kings County are dismissed at a dramatically higher rate than the statewide average, with 80.4% of the 2,644 cases resulting in dismissal compared to just 41% statewide—a 39.4 percentage point gap. Only 19.5% of defendants are convicted, and no cases resulted in acquittal, meaning almost all non-dismissals end in conviction. This pattern suggests that Kings County prosecutors either decline to pursue these cases aggressively or that many charges lack sufficient evidence to proceed. The trend has strengthened over time, with dismissal rates rising from 71.4% in 2019 to 80.4% in 2024, indicating the county is moving toward even less prosecution of trespass charges.

Pretrial conditions are lenient for most defendants, with 40.1% released on their own recognizance and only 5% having bail set, usually nominal amounts. Among the 75% of cases where charges are reduced rather than dismissed outright, nearly all (96.7%) are reduced to disorderly conduct, a significantly lower-level offense. For the small number of defendants convicted without reduction, jail sentences are rare at 4.6% and prison is essentially nonexistent at 0.2%, with the majority (71.2%) receiving time served as their sentence.

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

80.4%

Dismissal Rate

19.5%

Conviction Rate

6.0 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

80.4%

19.5%

Dismissed 80.4% Convicted 19.5% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 2,644 public court records, Kings County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Criminal Trespass in Kings County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
B Misdemeanor	1,736	79.0%	21.0%
A Misdemeanor	873	83.1%	16.7%
D Felony	35	85.3%	14.7%

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 Trespass outcomes in Kings County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	636	71.4%	28.4%
2020	248	84.8%	15.2%
2021	210	88.8%	11.2%
2022	336	85.6%	14.4%
2023	481	81.6%	18.4%
2024	658	80.4%	19.6%

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 Trespass in Kings County are handled at arraignment.

40.1%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

5.0%

Bail Set

0.0%

Remanded

$1

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

75.0% of Criminal Trespass cases
in Kings County are reduced

Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.

Most common reductions

Criminal Trespass Disorderly Conduct

357 cases (95.7%)

Criminal Trespass Traffic Offense

6 cases (1.6%)

Criminal Trespass Petit Larceny

6 cases (1.6%)

Criminal Trespass Theft of Services

2 cases (0.5%)

Criminal Trespass Harassment

2 cases (0.5%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Criminal Trespass convictions in Kings County.

4.6%

Jail

0.2%

State Prison

1.2%

Fine Only

71.2%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Criminal Trespass 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	1,536	79.8%	20.2%
Hispanic	681	80.9%	19.1%
White	352	79.8%	20.2%
Asian	63	95.2%	4.8%

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.

Based on 2,644 cases in Kings County, 80.4% are dismissed, 19.5% 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 Trespass in Kings County is 80.4%, based on 2,644 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Criminal Trespass case in Kings County takes 6.0 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

40.1% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 5.0% have bail set, and 0.0% 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 Trespass in Kings County is 19.5%, based on 2,644 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.

75.0% of Criminal Trespass cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Kings County has a 80.4% dismissal rate for Criminal Trespass cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Criminal Trespass overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Criminal Trespass in Kings County, 4.6% receive a jail sentence, and 0.2% 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. B Misdemeanor: 79.0% dismissal rate, 21.0% conviction rate (1,736 cases). A Misdemeanor: 83.1% dismissal rate, 16.7% conviction rate (873 cases). D Felony: 85.3% dismissal rate, 14.7% conviction rate (35 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. 2,644 cases analyzed for Criminal Trespass in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com