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Drug Sale — C Felony in New York

638 cases across 13 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Drug Sale cases classified as C Felony across 13 New York counties have a 44.3% average dismissal rate and a 55.3% average conviction rate, based on 638 public court records.

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. C Felony is one of multiple classifications for Drug Sale. 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 C Felony Means

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

Across 13 counties, Drug Sale C Felony cases have an average dismissal rate of 44.3%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.

638
Total Cases
44.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
55.3%
Avg Conviction Rate

County Comparison

Drug Sale C Felony outcomes by county.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
New York 210 45.4% 54.1%
Bronx 149 58.9% 41.1%
Kings 141 47.5% 52.5%
Queens 47 34.8% 65.2%
Suffolk 19 11.1% 88.9%
Richmond 13 27.3% 72.7%
Nassau 12 20.0% 70.0%
Essex 11 9.1% 90.9%
Westchester 10 11.1% 88.9%
Ontario 8 12.5% 87.5%
Steuben 7 0.0% 100.0%
Saratoga 6 0.0% 100.0%
Clinton 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 Sale C Felony across 13 New York counties is 44.3%, based on 638 cases from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Rates vary by county — use the comparison table above to see details.
New York County has the most Drug Sale C Felony cases with 210 cases. View the comparison table above for a complete breakdown across all counties.
C Felony outcomes for Drug Sale vary across 13 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. 638 C Felony cases analyzed for Drug Sale. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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