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Drug Offense in New York

Outcomes across 22 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Drug Offense cases across 22 New York counties show significant variation in dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines. Browse the data below to compare outcomes by county.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates vary across counties. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: December 2024

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22 counties

Comparison by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Avg Duration
Kings 217 65.4% 34.6% 6.1 months
Suffolk 168 48.5% 51.5% 4.9 months
Queens 161 48.1% 51.9% 6.0 months
Oswego 159 29.5% 70.5% 4.0 months
New York 135 44.4% 55.6% 6.0 months
Bronx 131 57.9% 42.1% 4.6 months
Broome 106 52.2% 47.8% 6.4 months
St. Lawrence 63 4.3% 93.5% 11.3 months
Montgomery 43 0.0% 100.0% 4.1 months
Clinton 42 5.3% 94.7% 7.1 months
Cattaraugus 39 9.4% 90.6% 8.3 months
Chautauqua 37 30.4% 69.6% 7.0 months
Niagara 31 13.8% 86.2% 10.6 months
Ulster 29 40.9% 59.1% 10.1 months
Cayuga 27 0.0% 100.0% 4.4 months
Onondaga 26 50.0% 50.0% 8.8 months
Erie 25 50.0% 50.0% 6.2 months
Richmond 23 21.7% 78.3% 3.6 months
Albany 22 13.6% 86.4% 6.3 months
Genesee 22 25.0% 75.0% 3.4 months
Oneida 21 33.3% 66.7% 5.3 months
Steuben 21 14.3% 85.7% 6.1 months

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 22 counties. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Kings County has the highest dismissal rate for Drug Offense at 65.4%. Use the comparison table above to see how all New York counties compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
Drug Offense cases were filed across 22 New York counties based on DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Click on any county above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The conviction rate for Drug Offense varies by county across New York. Rates differ based on local prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and court caseloads. Use the comparison table above to see how each county differs. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.

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