DWI / DUI — A Misdemeanor in New York
82 cases across 5 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data
DWI / DUI cases classified as A Misdemeanor across 5 New York counties have a 35.8% average dismissal rate and a 64.2% average conviction rate, based on 82 public court records.
Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. A Misdemeanor is one of multiple classifications for DWI / DUI. 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 A Misdemeanor Means
A Misdemeanor is a misdemeanor classification under New York Penal Law. Misdemeanors carry potential county jail sentences of up to one year. DWI / DUI charges classified as A Misdemeanor are less severe than felony classifications but can still result in a criminal record.
Across 5 counties, DWI / DUI A Misdemeanor cases have an average dismissal rate of 35.8%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.
County Comparison
DWI / DUI A Misdemeanor outcomes by county.
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens | 23 | 26.1% | 73.9% |
| Kings | 21 | 30.0% | 70.0% |
| New York | 19 | 57.9% | 42.1% |
| Bronx | 14 | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Richmond | 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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 82 A Misdemeanor cases analyzed for DWI / DUI. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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