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

The dismissal rate is 3.2%, based on 104 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 Livingston County?

The average case takes 9.7 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 Livingston County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. B Felony: 2.8% dismissal rate (81 cases). D Felony: 11.1% dismissal rate (11 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Drug Sale in Livingston County, NY — 3.2% Dismissed

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

The conviction rate for Drug Sale in Livingston County is 96.8%, based on 104 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

46.7% of Drug Sale cases in Livingston County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Drug Possession.

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

Livingston County has a 3.2% 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 defendants in Livingston County face significantly steeper odds than the statewide average. The county's 96.8 percent conviction rate far exceeds the state norm, with dismissals occurring in only 3.2 percent of cases compared to 11.9 percent statewide—a gap of 8.7 percentage points. Over the past five years, dismissal rates have trended upward from zero to 5.9 percent, though they remain well below state levels. No acquittals were recorded, meaning convictions came through guilty pleas or trial verdicts in nearly all completed cases. Defendants waited a median of 291 days from charge to resolution.

Nearly half of all drug sale charges were reduced before final disposition, with 89 percent of those reductions dropping to simple drug possession rather than remaining sale charges. Most defendants secured pretrial release, with 63.6 percent released on their own recognizance and 21.2 percent held without bail. Among those convicted, prison sentences were the dominant outcome at 55.6 percent, followed by probation at 23.3 percent and jail time at 15.6 percent, reflecting the serious consequences attached to sale convictions in this county.

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

3.2%

Dismissal Rate

96.8%

Conviction Rate

9.7 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

96.8%

Dismissed 3.2% Convicted 96.8% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 104 public court records, Livingston County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
B Felony	81	2.8%	97.2%
D Felony	11	11.1%	88.9%
A-II Felony	7	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 Livingston County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2020	5	0.0%	100.0%
2021	18	0.0%	100.0%
2022	32	0.0%	100.0%
2023	27	9.1%	90.9%
2024	21	5.9%	94.1%

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 Livingston County are handled at arraignment.

63.6%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

15.2%

Bail Set

21.2%

Remanded

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

46.7% of Drug Sale cases
in Livingston County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Drug Sale Drug Possession

32 cases (84.2%)

Drug Sale Weapons Offense

2 cases (5.3%)

Drug Sale Traffic Offense

2 cases (5.3%)

Drug Sale Other

1 cases (2.6%)

Drug Sale Obstruction

1 cases (2.6%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

15.6%

Jail

23.3%

Probation

55.6%

State Prison

3.3%

Fine Only

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	73	1.5%	98.5%
Black	20	5.9%	94.1%
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.

Based on 104 cases in Livingston County, 3.2% are dismissed, 96.8% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 9.7 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Drug Sale in Livingston County is 3.2%, based on 104 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 Livingston County takes 9.7 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), 15.2% have bail set, and 21.2% are remanded without bail. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Drug Sale in Livingston County is 96.8%, based on 104 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.

46.7% of Drug Sale cases in Livingston County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Drug Possession.

Livingston County has a 3.2% 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 Livingston County, 15.6% receive a jail sentence, 23.3% receive probation, and 55.6% 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: 2.8% dismissal rate, 97.2% conviction rate (81 cases). D Felony: 11.1% dismissal rate, 88.9% conviction rate (11 cases). A-II Felony: 0.0% dismissal rate, 100.0% conviction rate (7 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. 104 cases analyzed for Drug Sale in Livingston County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com