What is the dismissal rate for Drug Sale in Kings County?

The dismissal rate is 52.4%, based on 8331 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

How long does a Drug Sale case take in Kings County?

The average case takes 6.0 months from arraignment to disposition. Duration depends on factors specific to each case including whether bail is set and plea negotiations.

How do outcomes vary by charge class for Drug Sale in Kings County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. B Felony: 54.3% dismissal rate (7232 cases). A-II Felony: 41.3% dismissal rate (509 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Drug Sale in Kings County, NY — 52.4% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Drug Sale in Kings County?

Based on 8331 cases in Kings County, 52.4% are dismissed, 47.6% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the conviction rate for Drug Sale in Kings County?

The conviction rate for Drug Sale in Kings County is 47.6%, based on 8331 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Drug Sale charges reduced in Kings County?

89.0% of Drug Sale cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Q: How does Kings County compare to other counties for Drug Sale?

Kings County has a 52.4% dismissal rate for Drug Sale. Visit the Drug Sale overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Drug sale cases in Kings County are dismissed at a rate far exceeding the statewide average, with 52.4 percent of cases dismissed compared to just 11.9 percent statewide. This 40.5 percentage point gap suggests that Kings County handles drug sale prosecutions differently than most of the state, with dismissals accounting for roughly half of all outcomes. The conviction rate of 47.6 percent reflects this pattern. The dismissal trend has moved consistently upward from 2019 through 2024, climbing from 43.1 to 55.4 percent, indicating cases are increasingly likely to be dismissed over time.

Most defendants charged with drug sale in Kings County are released before trial on their own recognizance rather than held on bail, with 63.6 percent receiving release without conditions and only 10.7 percent having bail set. The median bail amount when imposed is $5,000. Charge reductions occur in 89 percent of cases, predominantly to disorderly conduct or drug possession. When convictions do result, sentences are relatively light: nearly half result in time served, while prison sentences account for only 8 percent of convictions. The median time from arrest to case resolution is 180 days.

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

52.4%

Dismissal Rate

47.6%

Conviction Rate

6.0 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

52.4%

47.6%

Dismissed 52.4% Convicted 47.6% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 8,331 public court records, Kings County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Drug Sale in Kings County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
B Felony	7,232	54.3%	45.7%
A-II Felony	509	41.3%	58.5%
A-I Felony Non Reducible	336	29.2%	70.8%
C Felony	141	47.5%	52.5%
D Felony	102	58.6%	41.4%
A-I Felony Reducible	6	0.0%	100.0%
E Felony	5	100.0%	0.0%

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 Kings County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	1,798	43.1%	56.8%
2020	839	49.3%	50.7%
2021	993	58.4%	41.6%
2022	948	52.9%	47.0%
2023	1,736	57.2%	42.8%
2024	2,001	55.4%	44.6%

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 Kings County are handled at arraignment.

63.6%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

10.7%

Bail Set

0.2%

Remanded

$5,000

Median Bail Amount

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

89.0% of Drug Sale cases
in Kings County are reduced

Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.

Most common reductions

Drug Sale Disorderly Conduct

1,922 cases (59.7%)

Drug Sale Drug Possession

1,047 cases (32.5%)

Drug Sale Traffic Offense

119 cases (3.7%)

Drug Sale Weapons Offense

97 cases (3.0%)

Drug Sale Other

32 cases (1.0%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Drug Sale convictions in Kings County.

7.9%

Jail

7.0%

Probation

8.0%

State Prison

3.3%

Fine Only

45.7%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Drug Sale in Kings County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	4,753	54.3%	45.6%
Hispanic	2,360	48.2%	51.8%
White	867	49.6%	50.4%
Asian	303	59.4%	40.6%
Native American	15	80.0%	20.0%

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.

Based on 8,331 cases in Kings County, 52.4% are dismissed, 47.6% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Drug Sale in Kings County is 52.4%, based on 8,331 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Drug Sale case in Kings County takes 6.0 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

63.6% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 10.7% have bail set, and 0.2% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $5,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Drug Sale in Kings County is 47.6%, based on 8,331 cases from public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.

89.0% of Drug Sale cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Kings County has a 52.4% dismissal rate for Drug Sale cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Drug Sale overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Drug Sale in Kings County, 7.9% receive a jail sentence, 7.0% receive probation, and 8.0% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. B Felony: 54.3% dismissal rate, 45.7% conviction rate (7,232 cases). A-II Felony: 41.3% dismissal rate, 58.5% conviction rate (509 cases). A-I Felony Non Reducible: 29.2% dismissal rate, 70.8% conviction rate (336 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 8,331 cases analyzed for Drug Sale in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com