What is the dismissal rate for Gambling in Queens County?

The dismissal rate is 62.9%, based on 259 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 Queens 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 Queens County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 62.6% dismissal rate (211 cases). E Felony: 64.6% dismissal rate (48 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Gambling in Queens County, NY — 62.9% Dismissed

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

The conviction rate for Gambling in Queens County is 37.1%, based on 259 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

100.0% of Gambling cases in Queens County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

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

Queens County has a 62.9% 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 Queens County are dismissed at a lower rate than the statewide average, with 62.9% of the 259 cases resulting in dismissal compared to 75.1% statewide. This 12-point gap suggests these cases proceed to conviction more often in Queens than elsewhere in the state. However, the trend has moved in defendants' favor: dismissal rates have climbed from 33.3% in 2019 to 57.1% in 2024, indicating prosecutors or courts are becoming more likely to drop these charges over time.

Nearly half of defendants (46.3%) are released without bail before trial in Queens gambling cases. The critical pattern is that every gambling case that proceeds past dismissal gets reduced to a lesser charge—99% to disorderly conduct and 1% to drug possession. When convictions do occur, they overwhelmingly result in fines (56.2%) rather than jail time, with only 8.3% serving time. The median time from arrest to case closure is six months.

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

62.9%

Dismissal Rate

37.1%

Conviction Rate

6.0 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

62.9%

37.1%

Dismissed 62.9% Convicted 37.1% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 259 public court records, Queens County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	211	62.6%	37.4%
E Felony	48	64.6%	35.4%

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 Gambling outcomes in Queens County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	33	33.3%	66.7%
2020	18	44.4%	55.6%
2021	40	87.5%	12.5%
2022	38	86.8%	13.2%
2023	58	58.6%	41.4%
2024	70	57.1%	42.9%

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 Queens County are handled at arraignment.

46.3%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

0.0%

Bail Set

0.0%

Remanded

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

100.0% of Gambling cases
in Queens County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Gambling Disorderly Conduct

95 cases (99.0%)

Gambling Drug Possession

1 cases (1.0%)

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Asian	149	59.7%	40.3%
Hispanic	51	70.6%	29.4%
Black	30	80.0%	20.0%
White	28	50.0%	50.0%

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 259 cases in Queens County, 62.9% are dismissed, 37.1% 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 Queens County is 62.9%, based on 259 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

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

46.3% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 0.0% have bail set, and 0.0% are remanded without bail. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Gambling in Queens County is 37.1%, based on 259 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.

100.0% of Gambling cases in Queens County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Queens County has a 62.9% 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: 62.6% dismissal rate, 37.4% conviction rate (211 cases). E Felony: 64.6% dismissal rate, 35.4% conviction rate (48 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. 259 cases analyzed for Gambling in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com