DWI / DUI — D Felony in New York
2,318 cases across 57 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data
DWI / DUI cases classified as D Felony across 57 New York counties have a 7.8% average dismissal rate and a 91.9% average conviction rate, based on 2,318 public court records.
Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. D Felony 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 D Felony Means
D Felony is a felony classification under New York Penal Law. Felonies carry potential state prison sentences and have more severe consequences than misdemeanors. DWI / DUI charges classified as D Felony reflect the more serious end of this offense category.
Across 57 counties, DWI / DUI D Felony cases have an average dismissal rate of 7.8%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.
County Comparison
DWI / DUI D Felony outcomes by county.
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 219 | 4.6% | 94.9% |
| Monroe | 189 | 6.5% | 92.9% |
| Erie | 158 | 2.6% | 97.4% |
| Kings | 145 | 24.1% | 75.2% |
| Queens | 131 | 24.6% | 74.6% |
| Orange | 113 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Nassau | 104 | 1.0% | 99.0% |
| Westchester | 99 | 2.1% | 95.8% |
| Onondaga | 94 | 4.3% | 95.7% |
| Bronx | 86 | 34.9% | 65.1% |
| Niagara | 68 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Richmond | 63 | 5.0% | 93.3% |
| Ulster | 54 | 1.9% | 98.1% |
| New York | 54 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Saratoga | 52 | 2.0% | 98.0% |
| Albany | 49 | 2.1% | 97.9% |
| Dutchess | 45 | 2.3% | 97.7% |
| Ontario | 37 | 2.9% | 97.1% |
| Oneida | 35 | 5.9% | 94.1% |
| Rockland | 30 | 3.3% | 96.7% |
| Oswego | 29 | 7.7% | 92.3% |
| Chautauqua | 28 | 3.7% | 96.3% |
| Cattaraugus | 26 | 7.7% | 92.3% |
| Schenectady | 24 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Rensselaer | 23 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Genesee | 23 | 4.3% | 95.7% |
| Wayne | 22 | 4.5% | 95.5% |
| Jefferson | 22 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Sullivan | 20 | 5.3% | 94.7% |
| Columbia | 20 | 10.5% | 89.5% |
| Broome | 17 | 18.8% | 81.2% |
| Clinton | 16 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Warren | 15 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Wyoming | 13 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Seneca | 13 | 7.7% | 92.3% |
| Chemung | 12 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Greene | 11 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Chenango | 11 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Cayuga | 11 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Putnam | 10 | 30.0% | 70.0% |
| Madison | 10 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| St. Lawrence | 9 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Montgomery | 9 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Fulton | 9 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Yates | 8 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Herkimer | 8 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Delaware | 8 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Cortland | 8 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Tompkins | 7 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Steuben | 7 | 14.3% | 85.7% |
| Schuyler | 7 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Schoharie | 7 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Otsego | 7 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Livingston | 7 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Washington | 6 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Tioga | 5 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Allegany | 5 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
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. 2,318 D Felony cases analyzed for DWI / DUI. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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