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

The average case takes 5.2 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 Westchester County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. B Misdemeanor: 29.5% dismissal rate (609 cases). A Misdemeanor: 33.3% dismissal rate (215 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Criminal Trespass in Westchester County, NY — 30.7% Dismissed

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Criminal Trespass in Westchester County?

The dismissal rate is 30.7%, based on 829 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 Westchester County?

37.4% of Criminal Trespass cases in Westchester County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Criminal trespass cases in Westchester County result in conviction at a notably higher rate than the statewide average suggests. With a 68.9 percent conviction rate compared to a statewide dismissal rate of 41 percent, Westchester prosecutors are securing convictions in roughly seven of ten trespass cases. The county's dismissal rate of 30.7 percent sits 10.3 percentage points below the state average, indicating that Westchester handles these cases more punitively than most counties. A modest trend offers some counterbalance: dismissal rates have climbed from 28.3 percent in 2019 to 35.2 percent in 2024, suggesting prosecutors or courts are becoming somewhat more willing to dismiss charges in recent years.

Charge reductions occur in more than one-third of cases, with 37.4 percent seeing their trespass charges downgraded—overwhelmingly to the lesser misdemeanor of disorderly conduct in 91.1 percent of reductions. Most defendants avoid jail time at conviction; only 7.9 percent receive jail sentences, while 14.4 percent receive time served and 9.7 percent face fines. Pretrial, the vast majority qualify for release on their own recognizance (65.5 percent), with bail set in 14.4 percent of cases at a

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

30.7%

Dismissal Rate

68.9%

Conviction Rate

5.2 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

30.7%

68.9%

Dismissed 30.7% Convicted 68.9% Acquitted 0.2%

Source: 829 public court records, Westchester County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
B Misdemeanor	609	29.5%	70.3%
A Misdemeanor	215	33.3%	66.1%
D Felony	5	40.0%	60.0%

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 Trespass outcomes in Westchester County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	132	28.3%	71.7%
2020	135	28.0%	70.7%
2021	110	22.4%	77.6%
2022	107	32.6%	67.4%
2023	169	35.1%	64.0%
2024	172	35.2%	64.8%

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 Trespass in Westchester County are handled at arraignment.

65.5%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

14.4%

Bail Set

1.2%

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

37.4% of Criminal Trespass cases
in Westchester County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Criminal Trespass Disorderly Conduct

123 cases (89.1%)

Criminal Trespass Harassment

10 cases (7.2%)

Criminal Trespass Criminal Contempt

2 cases (1.4%)

Criminal Trespass Assault

2 cases (1.4%)

Criminal Trespass Traffic Offense

1 cases (0.7%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

7.9%

Jail

1.3%

Probation

9.7%

Fine Only

14.4%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Criminal Trespass in Westchester County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	480	32.6%	67.1%
Hispanic	236	31.2%	68.2%
White	101	20.6%	79.4%

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 829 cases in Westchester County, 30.7% are dismissed, 68.9% result in conviction, and 0.2% end in acquittal. The average case takes 5.2 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Criminal Trespass in Westchester County is 30.7%, based on 829 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 Westchester County takes 5.2 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

65.5% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 14.4% have bail set, and 1.2% 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 Westchester County is 68.9%, based on 829 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.

37.4% of Criminal Trespass cases in Westchester County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Westchester County has a 30.7% 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 Westchester County, 7.9% receive a jail sentence, 1.3% receive probation. 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: 29.5% dismissal rate, 70.3% conviction rate (609 cases). A Misdemeanor: 33.3% dismissal rate, 66.1% conviction rate (215 cases). D Felony: 40.0% dismissal rate, 60.0% conviction rate (5 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. 829 cases analyzed for Criminal Trespass in Westchester County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com