What is the dismissal rate for Fraud in Bronx County?

The dismissal rate is 41.7%, based on 79 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

How long does a Fraud case take in Bronx County?

The average case takes 6.1 months from arraignment to disposition. Duration depends on factors specific to each case including whether bail is set and plea negotiations.

How do outcomes vary by charge class for Fraud in Bronx County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 38.9% dismissal rate (43 cases). A Misdemeanor: 46.4% dismissal rate (28 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Fraud in Bronx County, NY — 41.7% Dismissed

Q: What is the conviction rate for Fraud in Bronx County?

The conviction rate for Fraud in Bronx County is 58.3%, based on 79 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Fraud charges reduced in Bronx County?

92.9% of Fraud cases in Bronx County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Q: How does Bronx County compare to other counties for Fraud?

Bronx County has a 41.7% dismissal rate for Fraud. Visit the Fraud overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Fraud cases in Bronx County are dismissed at significantly higher rates than the statewide average. With a 41.7% dismissal rate compared to 24.9% statewide, Bronx fraud prosecutions end without conviction about 17 percentage points more often. The 58.3% conviction rate reflects the remaining cases, with no acquittals recorded among the 79 cases examined. Dismissal trends in this county have moved upward from 2019 to 2024, rising from 44% to 60%, suggesting prosecutors are increasingly declining or dropping these charges as cases progress. Cases take a median of 182 days to resolve.

Nearly 93% of fraud charges are reduced to lesser offenses, most commonly to Disorderly Conduct in nearly three-quarters of reductions. Most defendants are released pretrial on their own recognizance (54.9%), with minimal bail set and no remands to custody. When convictions occur, fines are the predominant sentence at 16.7%, while jail, prison, and time-served outcomes each appear in roughly 2% of convictions. Probation sentences occur in 4.8% of convictions. The heavy reliance on charge reductions and low incarceration rates indicate that fraud prosecutions in Bronx County typically result in less severe outcomes than the charge itself might suggest.

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

41.7%

Dismissal Rate

58.3%

Conviction Rate

6.1 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

41.7%

58.3%

Dismissed 41.7% Convicted 58.3% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 79 public court records, Bronx County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Fraud in Bronx County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
E Felony	43	38.9%	61.1%
A Misdemeanor	28	46.4%	53.6%
D Felony	7	28.6%	71.4%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest (e.g., A Felony is the most serious, B Misdemeanor the least). Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities, plea bargaining patterns, and case complexity. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Fraud outcomes in Bronx County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	26	44.0%	56.0%
2020	12	58.3%	41.7%
2021	13	33.3%	66.7%
2023	14	15.4%	84.6%
2024	10	60.0%	40.0%

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 Fraud in Bronx County are handled at arraignment.

54.9%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

4.2%

Bail Set

0.0%

Remanded

$1

Median Bail Amount

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

92.9% of Fraud cases
in Bronx County are reduced

Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.

Most common reductions

Fraud Disorderly Conduct

25 cases (67.6%)

Fraud Traffic Offense

5 cases (13.5%)

Fraud Official Misconduct

4 cases (10.8%)

Fraud Identity Theft

2 cases (5.4%)

Fraud Theft of Services

1 cases (2.7%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Fraud convictions in Bronx County.

2.4%

Jail

4.8%

Probation

2.4%

State Prison

16.7%

Fine Only

2.4%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Fraud in Bronx County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Hispanic	44	33.3%	66.7%
Black	22	52.4%	47.6%

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.

Based on 79 cases in Bronx County, 41.7% are dismissed, 58.3% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.1 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Fraud in Bronx County is 41.7%, based on 79 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Fraud case in Bronx County takes 6.1 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

54.9% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 4.2% have bail set, and 0.0% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Fraud in Bronx County is 58.3%, based on 79 cases from public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.

92.9% of Fraud cases in Bronx County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Bronx County has a 41.7% dismissal rate for Fraud cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Fraud overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Fraud in Bronx County, 2.4% receive a jail sentence, 4.8% receive probation, and 2.4% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 38.9% dismissal rate, 61.1% conviction rate (43 cases). A Misdemeanor: 46.4% dismissal rate, 53.6% conviction rate (28 cases). D Felony: 28.6% dismissal rate, 71.4% conviction rate (7 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 79 cases analyzed for Fraud in Bronx County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com