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Drug Offense — D Felony in New York

216 cases across 14 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Drug Offense cases classified as D Felony across 14 New York counties have a 23.3% average dismissal rate and a 76.2% average conviction rate, based on 216 public court records.

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. D Felony is one of multiple classifications for Drug Offense. Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Data from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

What D Felony Means

D Felony is a felony classification under New York Penal Law. Felonies carry potential state prison sentences and have more severe consequences than misdemeanors. Drug Offense charges classified as D Felony reflect the more serious end of this offense category.

Across 14 counties, Drug Offense D Felony cases have an average dismissal rate of 23.3%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.

216
Total Cases
23.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
76.2%
Avg Conviction Rate

County Comparison

Drug Offense D Felony outcomes by county.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
St. Lawrence 47 2.9% 94.3%
Kings 35 52.9% 47.1%
Clinton 32 6.9% 93.1%
Queens 13 69.2% 30.8%
Bronx 13 38.5% 61.5%
New York 12 33.3% 66.7%
Niagara 11 10.0% 90.0%
Cattaraugus 11 22.2% 77.8%
Jefferson 10 0.0% 100.0%
Steuben 7 0.0% 100.0%
Oneida 7 0.0% 100.0%
Madison 7 14.3% 85.7%
Chemung 6 40.0% 60.0%
Schuyler 5 0.0% 100.0%

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

Common Questions

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

The average dismissal rate for Drug Offense D Felony across 14 New York counties is 23.3%, based on 216 cases from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Rates vary by county — use the comparison table above to see details.
St. Lawrence County has the most Drug Offense D Felony cases with 47 cases. View the comparison table above for a complete breakdown across all counties.
D Felony outcomes for Drug Offense vary across 14 New York counties. Differences in dismissal rates reflect local prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and court caseloads. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 216 D Felony cases analyzed for Drug Offense. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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