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Fraud in New York

Outcomes across 23 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Based on 1,807 public court records, Fraud cases across 23 New York counties have a 29.1% average dismissal rate and a 70.4% average conviction rate. Outcomes vary significantly by county — browse the data below to compare.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates vary across counties. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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23 counties

Comparison by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Avg Duration
Queens 412 50.9% 48.9% 6.0 months
Albany 262 7.4% 92.2% 2.1 months
Niagara 117 14.7% 85.3% 3.0 months
Suffolk 98 22.5% 77.5% 7.3 months
New York 94 37.6% 62.4% 6.1 months
Nassau 93 28.6% 71.4% 5.5 months
Onondaga 82 35.3% 63.2% 10.3 months
Westchester 80 13.0% 85.7% 5.3 months
Bronx 79 41.7% 58.3% 6.1 months
Kings 71 50.7% 49.3% 6.0 months
Montgomery 57 10.4% 89.6% 4.4 months
Monroe 47 29.5% 70.5% 3.1 months
Oneida 40 25.7% 74.3% 6.0 months
Erie 37 25.8% 74.2% 7.7 months
Ontario 37 13.9% 86.1% 6.1 months
Cortland 29 38.1% 57.1% 5.2 months
Cattaraugus 28 25.9% 74.1% 3.7 months
Genesee 27 8.7% 91.3% 6.4 months
Saratoga 26 40.0% 55.0% 6.8 months
Steuben 26 12.5% 83.3% 6.4 months
Cayuga 23 10.0% 90.0% 6.0 months
Orange 22 25.0% 75.0% 8.2 months
Jefferson 20 5.3% 94.7% 8.5 months

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Fraud across New York.

Charge Class Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
E Felony 1,785 26.7% 72.8%
A Misdemeanor 252 41.5% 57.6%
D Felony 51 30.4% 69.6%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining patterns. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Fraud outcomes across New York have changed over time.

Year Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
2019 363 19.9% 79.8%
2020 161 37.2% 62.2%
2021 285 39.1% 60.6%
2022 296 31.2% 68.1%
2023 362 20.5% 78.7%
2024 336 34.6% 65.0%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Statewide figures are weighted averages across all counties.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 23 counties. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Queens County has the highest dismissal rate for Fraud at 50.9%. Use the comparison table above to see how all New York counties compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
Fraud cases were filed across 23 New York counties based on DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Click on any county above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The conviction rate for Fraud varies by county across New York. Rates differ based on local prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and court caseloads. Use the comparison table above to see how each county differs. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 26.7% dismissal rate, 72.8% conviction rate (1,785 cases). A Misdemeanor: 41.5% dismissal rate, 57.6% conviction rate (252 cases). D Felony: 30.4% dismissal rate, 69.6% conviction rate (51 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

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