Endangering Welfare of a Child in Wyoming County
28 cases · Wyoming County Courts · DCJS Data
In Wyoming County, endangering welfare of a child charges result in conviction at an exceptionally high rate: 95.8 percent of the 28 cases studied ended in conviction, with virtually no acquittals. This stands starkly against the statewide dismissal rate of 40 percent. Wyoming County dismisses only 4.2 percent of these cases, a gap of 35.8 percentage points below the state average. The median time to resolve cases is 177 days. However, dismissal rates are trending upward—from zero percent in the first year to 7.7 percent in the most recent year studied, suggesting some shift in how the charge is being handled.
Nearly half of all cases (47.8 percent) see the original charge reduced to a lesser offense, predominantly to harassment in 71.4 percent of those reductions. Most defendants are released before trial on their own recognizance (81.8 percent), with minimal remand. Among those convicted, sentences are distributed fairly evenly: 21.7 percent receive probation, 21.7 percent face fines, and 17.4 percent receive jail time. The combination of high conviction rates despite frequent charge reductions suggests that while initial charges may be substantial, the ultimate adjudicated offense is typically less severe.
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
Case Outcomes
Source: 28 public court records, Wyoming County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Endangering Welfare of a Child outcomes in Wyoming County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 14 | 7.7% | 92.3% |
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 Endangering Welfare of a Child in Wyoming County are handled at arraignment.
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
in Wyoming County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Endangering Welfare of a Child convictions in Wyoming County.
47.8% of Endangering Welfare of a Child cases in Wyoming County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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Case outcome rates by race for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Wyoming County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 5.6% | 94.4% |
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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 28 cases analyzed for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Wyoming County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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