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

The dismissal rate is 4.2%, based on 55 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 Tompkins County?

The average case takes 1.0 years 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 Tompkins County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. B Felony: 5.7% dismissal rate (41 cases). A-II Felony: 0.0% dismissal rate (13 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Drug Sale in Tompkins County, NY — 4.2% Dismissed

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

The conviction rate for Drug Sale in Tompkins County is 95.8%, based on 55 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

47.8% of Drug Sale cases in Tompkins County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Drug Possession.

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

Tompkins County has a 4.2% 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 convictions in Tompkins County proceed at a notably high rate compared to statewide patterns. With a 95.8% conviction rate against a 4.2% dismissal rate, defendants face substantially steeper odds in this county than across New York State, where dismissals occur in 11.9% of cases. The 7.7 percentage point gap reflects how aggressively drug sale cases are prosecuted locally. Over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024, dismissal rates have trended downward, indicating tightening outcomes for defendants. Cases take roughly 381 days to resolve, suggesting extended pretrial periods before final disposition.

Most defendants charged with drug sale remain in custody pending trial, with 58.8% remanded without bail and only 11.8% released on their own recognizance. Nearly half of all cases—47.8%—result in charge reductions, with drug possession emerging as the most common downgrade at 68.2% of reductions. Among those convicted, prison sentences dominate outcomes at 43.5%, followed by probation at 34.8%. The combination of high remand rates, rare dismissals, and substantial incarceration sentences indicates that drug sale charges in Tompkins County typically result in significant custodial consequences rather than community-based dispositions.

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

4.2%

Dismissal Rate

95.8%

Conviction Rate

1.0 years

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

95.8%

Dismissed 4.2% Convicted 95.8% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 55 public court records, Tompkins County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
B Felony	41	5.7%	94.3%
A-II Felony	13	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 Tompkins County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2020	8	0.0%	100.0%
2021	10	10.0%	90.0%
2023	11	0.0%	100.0%
2024	18	0.0%	100.0%

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 Tompkins County are handled at arraignment.

11.8%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

11.8%

Bail Set

58.8%

Remanded

$1

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

47.8% of Drug Sale cases
in Tompkins County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Drug Sale Drug Possession

15 cases (68.2%)

Drug Sale Weapons Offense

6 cases (27.3%)

Drug Sale Other

1 cases (4.5%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

6.5%

Jail

34.8%

Probation

43.5%

State Prison

2.2%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	30	4.2%	95.8%
Black	25	4.2%	95.8%

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 55 cases in Tompkins County, 4.2% are dismissed, 95.8% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 1.0 years from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Drug Sale in Tompkins County is 4.2%, based on 55 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 Tompkins County takes 1.0 years. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

11.8% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 11.8% have bail set, and 58.8% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Drug Sale in Tompkins County is 95.8%, based on 55 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.

47.8% of Drug Sale cases in Tompkins County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Drug Possession.

Tompkins County has a 4.2% 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 Tompkins County, 6.5% receive a jail sentence, 34.8% receive probation, and 43.5% 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: 5.7% dismissal rate, 94.3% conviction rate (41 cases). A-II Felony: 0.0% dismissal rate, 100.0% conviction rate (13 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. 55 cases analyzed for Drug Sale in Tompkins County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com