DWI / DUI — B Misdemeanor in New York
737 cases across 8 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data
DWI / DUI cases classified as B Misdemeanor across 8 New York counties have a 30.6% average dismissal rate and a 68.9% average conviction rate, based on 737 public court records.
Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. B 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 B Misdemeanor Means
B 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 B Misdemeanor are less severe than felony classifications but can still result in a criminal record.
Across 8 counties, DWI / DUI B Misdemeanor cases have an average dismissal rate of 30.6%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.
County Comparison
DWI / DUI B Misdemeanor outcomes by county.
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens | 188 | 25.5% | 73.9% |
| New York | 164 | 46.0% | 52.8% |
| Kings | 156 | 25.0% | 74.4% |
| Bronx | 155 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Richmond | 52 | 1.9% | 98.1% |
| Niagara | 10 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Westchester | 6 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Suffolk | 6 | 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. 737 B Misdemeanor cases analyzed for DWI / DUI. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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