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Fraud — A Misdemeanor in New York

191 cases across 15 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Fraud cases classified as A Misdemeanor across 15 New York counties have a 42.0% average dismissal rate and a 57.5% average conviction rate, based on 191 public court records.

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. A Misdemeanor is one of multiple classifications for Fraud. 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 A Misdemeanor Means

A Misdemeanor is a misdemeanor classification under New York Penal Law. Misdemeanors carry potential county jail sentences of up to one year. Fraud charges classified as A Misdemeanor are less severe than felony classifications but can still result in a criminal record.

Across 15 counties, Fraud A Misdemeanor cases have an average dismissal rate of 42.0%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.

191
Total Cases
42.0%
Avg Dismissal Rate
57.5%
Avg Conviction Rate

County Comparison

Fraud A Misdemeanor outcomes by county.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
New York 32 38.7% 61.3%
Bronx 28 46.4% 53.6%
Niagara 20 25.0% 75.0%
Kings 19 42.1% 57.9%
Queens 18 72.2% 27.8%
Onondaga 13 58.3% 41.7%
Nassau 11 50.0% 50.0%
Suffolk 9 44.4% 55.6%
Albany 8 0.0% 100.0%
Montgomery 6 0.0% 100.0%
Madison 6 33.3% 66.7%
Erie 6 50.0% 50.0%
Westchester 5 0.0% 100.0%
Dutchess 5 25.0% 50.0%
Clinton 5 25.0% 75.0%

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.

The average dismissal rate for Fraud A Misdemeanor across 15 New York counties is 42.0%, based on 191 cases from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Rates vary by county — use the comparison table above to see details.
New York County has the most Fraud A Misdemeanor cases with 32 cases. View the comparison table above for a complete breakdown across all counties.
A Misdemeanor outcomes for Fraud vary across 15 New York counties. Differences in dismissal rates reflect local prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and court caseloads. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 191 A Misdemeanor cases analyzed for Fraud. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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