What is the dismissal rate for Gambling in Suffolk County?

The dismissal rate is 53.1%, based on 33 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 Suffolk County?

The average case takes 6.7 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 Suffolk County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 70.8% dismissal rate (25 cases). E Felony: 0.0% dismissal rate (8 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Gambling in Suffolk County, NY — 53.1% Dismissed

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

The conviction rate for Gambling in Suffolk County is 46.9%, based on 33 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

80.0% of Gambling cases in Suffolk County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

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

Suffolk County has a 53.1% 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 Suffolk County are convicted at significantly higher rates than the statewide average. While dismissals statewide reach 75.1 percent, Suffolk County dismisses only 53.1 percent of its 33 gambling cases—a 22-percentage-point gap. This means defendants here face a 46.9 percent conviction rate, compared to what would be expected statewide. The trend is moving slightly in defendants' favor, with dismissal rates rising from 33.3 percent in 2019 to 40 percent in 2024, though Suffolk County remains well below the state pattern. Cases take a median of 200 days to resolve.

Nearly all defendants in gambling cases secured release before trial without bail conditions—100 percent were released on their own recognizance. Among those convicted, 26.7 percent received fines as their sentence. The most striking pattern is that 80 percent of gambling charges were reduced, almost always to Disorderly Conduct. This charge reduction appears to be the primary mechanism moving cases away from gambling convictions rather than dismissals themselves.

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

53.1%

Dismissal Rate

46.9%

Conviction Rate

6.7 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

53.1%

46.9%

Dismissed 53.1% Convicted 46.9% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 33 public court records, Suffolk County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	25	70.8%	29.2%
E Felony	8	0.0%	100.0%

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 Suffolk County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	6	33.3%	66.7%
2020	7	42.9%	57.1%
2023	8	62.5%	37.5%
2024	6	40.0%	60.0%

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 Gambling in Suffolk County are handled at arraignment.

100.0%

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

80.0% of Gambling cases
in Suffolk County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Gambling Disorderly Conduct

12 cases (100.0%)

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Hispanic	16	66.7%	33.3%
White	11	27.3%	72.7%

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 33 cases in Suffolk County, 53.1% are dismissed, 46.9% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.7 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Gambling in Suffolk County is 53.1%, based on 33 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Gambling case in Suffolk County takes 6.7 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

100.0% 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 Suffolk County is 46.9%, based on 33 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.

80.0% of Gambling cases in Suffolk County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Suffolk County has a 53.1% 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: 70.8% dismissal rate, 29.2% conviction rate (25 cases). E Felony: 0.0% dismissal rate, 100.0% conviction rate (8 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. 33 cases analyzed for Gambling in Suffolk County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com