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Grand Larceny — A Misdemeanor in New York

1,444 cases across 14 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Grand Larceny cases classified as A Misdemeanor across 14 New York counties have a 58.3% average dismissal rate and a 41.4% average conviction rate, based on 1,444 public court records.

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. A Misdemeanor is one of multiple classifications for Grand Larceny. 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. Grand Larceny charges classified as A Misdemeanor are less severe than felony classifications but can still result in a criminal record.

Across 14 counties, Grand Larceny A Misdemeanor cases have an average dismissal rate of 58.3%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.

1,444
Total Cases
58.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
41.4%
Avg Conviction Rate

County Comparison

Grand Larceny A Misdemeanor outcomes by county.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
New York 687 54.5% 45.2%
Kings 236 77.7% 22.3%
Queens 213 57.9% 41.6%
Bronx 177 64.1% 35.9%
Richmond 30 32.1% 64.3%
Westchester 24 15.8% 84.2%
Nassau 22 50.0% 50.0%
Suffolk 16 44.4% 55.6%
Erie 10 33.3% 66.7%
Rensselaer 7 0.0% 100.0%
Monroe 7 14.3% 85.7%
Saratoga 5 0.0% 100.0%
Orange 5 50.0% 50.0%
Onondaga 5 100.0% 0.0%

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 Grand Larceny A Misdemeanor across 14 New York counties is 58.3%, based on 1,444 cases from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Rates vary by county — use the comparison table above to see details.
New York County has the most Grand Larceny A Misdemeanor cases with 687 cases. View the comparison table above for a complete breakdown across all counties.
A Misdemeanor outcomes for Grand Larceny vary across 14 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. 1,444 A Misdemeanor cases analyzed for Grand Larceny. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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