Drug Sale in Greene County
103 cases · Greene County Courts · DCJS Data
Drug sale convictions in Greene County are exceptionally common. With a 95% conviction rate against a statewide average dismissal rate of 11.9%, Greene County prosecutors secure convictions at rates well above the state norm. The county dismissed only 5% of drug sale cases, roughly 7 percentage points lower than the statewide average. However, dismissals have risen over the past six years, climbing from 0% in 2019 to 10% by the most recent year, suggesting a gradual shift in how these cases are resolved.
Nearly 38% of defendants charged with drug sale received release on recognizance before trial, while 12.5% were remanded without bail. Among those convicted, prison sentences are the dominant outcome at 44.2%, followed by probation at 21.1%. About 28% of drug sale charges were reduced to lesser offenses, most commonly to drug possession, which accounted for three-quarters of all reductions. The median time from charge to resolution spans 284 days, indicating these cases move through the system over the course of several months.
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
Case Outcomes
Source: 103 public court records, Greene County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Drug Sale in Greene County.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Felony | 82 | 6.3% | 93.7% |
| A-I Felony Non Reducible | 11 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| A-II Felony | 6 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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 Drug Sale outcomes in Greene County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2020 | 10 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2021 | 26 | 8.0% | 92.0% |
| 2022 | 18 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 24 | 4.2% | 95.8% |
| 2024 | 20 | 10.0% | 90.0% |
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 Drug Sale in Greene County are handled at arraignment.
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
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Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Drug Sale convictions in Greene County.
28.4% of Drug Sale cases in Greene County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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Case outcome rates by race for Drug Sale in Greene County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 4.7% | 95.3% |
| Black | 43 | 4.9% | 95.1% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 9.1% | 90.9% |
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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 103 cases analyzed for Drug Sale in Greene County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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