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Drug Offense in New York

Outcomes across 22 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Based on 1,548 public court records, Drug Offense cases across 22 New York counties have a 40.3% average dismissal rate and a 59.6% average conviction rate. Outcomes vary significantly by county — browse the data below to compare.

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: March 2026

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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

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Drug Offense across New York.

Charge Class Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor 1,340 42.7% 57.3%
D Felony 229 22.1% 77.5%
E Felony 74 56.3% 43.7%
C Felony 52 24.4% 75.6%
B Misdemeanor 17 56.2% 43.8%
B Felony 12 25.0% 75.0%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining patterns. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Drug Offense outcomes across New York have changed over time.

Year Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
2019 572 30.8% 69.2%
2020 323 37.5% 61.9%
2021 231 49.6% 50.4%
2022 109 53.0% 47.0%
2023 95 42.3% 57.7%
2024 95 58.1% 41.9%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Statewide figures are weighted averages across all counties.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 22 counties. Last updated March 2026. — 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.
Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 42.7% dismissal rate, 57.3% conviction rate (1,340 cases). D Felony: 22.1% dismissal rate, 77.5% conviction rate (229 cases). E Felony: 56.3% dismissal rate, 43.7% conviction rate (74 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

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