What is the dismissal rate for Gambling in Kings County?

The dismissal rate is 86.4%, based on 522 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

How long does a Gambling case take in Kings County?

The average case takes 6.0 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 Gambling in Kings County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 87.1% dismissal rate (433 cases). E Felony: 83.3% dismissal rate (84 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Gambling in Kings County, NY — 86.4% Dismissed

Q: What is the conviction rate for Gambling in Kings County?

The conviction rate for Gambling in Kings County is 13.6%, based on 522 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Gambling charges reduced in Kings County?

97.2% of Gambling cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Q: How does Kings County compare to other counties for Gambling?

Kings County has a 86.4% dismissal rate for Gambling. Visit the Gambling overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Gambling charges in Kings County are dismissed at dramatically higher rates than the statewide average, with 86.4% of cases dismissed compared to 75.1% statewide—an 11.3 percentage point gap. Only 13.6% of gambling cases result in conviction, and no cases ended in acquittal across the 522 total cases reviewed. This disparity has grown sharply over time, with dismissal rates climbing from 77.1% in 2019 to 97.5% in 2024, suggesting the county has increasingly moved away from prosecuting these charges to completion. The median timeline to case resolution is 180 days.

The vast majority of gambling charges never reach trial because they are reduced to other offenses: 97.2% of cases saw charges reduced, almost entirely to disorderly conduct. Defendants rarely face incarceration; when convicted, 39.4% received time served and 36.6% received fines. Pretrial release is readily available, with 61.7% released on their own recognizance and bail set in only 1% of cases, indicating minimal flight or public safety concerns at the detention stage.

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

86.4%

Dismissal Rate

13.6%

Conviction Rate

6.0 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

86.4%

13.6%

Dismissed 86.4% Convicted 13.6% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 522 public court records, Kings County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Gambling in Kings County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	433	87.1%	12.9%
E Felony	84	83.3%	16.7%

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 Gambling outcomes in Kings County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	205	77.1%	22.9%
2020	32	71.9%	28.1%
2021	54	98.1%	1.9%
2022	59	96.6%	3.4%
2023	79	92.4%	7.6%
2024	79	97.5%	2.5%

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 Gambling in Kings County are handled at arraignment.

61.7%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

1.0%

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

97.2% of Gambling cases
in Kings County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Gambling Disorderly Conduct

67 cases (97.1%)

Gambling Traffic Offense

1 cases (1.4%)

Gambling Other

1 cases (1.4%)

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Asian	225	93.3%	6.7%
Hispanic	179	78.2%	21.8%
Black	103	85.4%	14.6%

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 522 cases in Kings County, 86.4% are dismissed, 13.6% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Gambling in Kings County is 86.4%, based on 522 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Gambling case in Kings County takes 6.0 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

61.7% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 1.0% 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 Gambling in Kings County is 13.6%, based on 522 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.

97.2% of Gambling cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Kings County has a 86.4% dismissal rate for Gambling cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Gambling overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

Sentencing data varies by case. Consult a licensed attorney for information about potential penalties for your specific situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 87.1% dismissal rate, 12.9% conviction rate (433 cases). E Felony: 83.3% dismissal rate, 16.7% conviction rate (84 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. 522 cases analyzed for Gambling in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com