Grand Larceny in Otsego County
75 cases · Otsego County Courts · DCJS Data
Grand larceny cases in Otsego County result in conviction in about three-quarters of cases, slightly higher than the statewide average despite the county's dismissal rate running 5.4 percentage points above the state's 18.5 percent baseline. The dismissal trend has shifted dramatically since 2019, rising from zero percent to nearly 53 percent in the most recent year, suggesting substantial changes in how prosecutors or courts handle these charges locally. Cases typically move to disposition within six months.
Half of grand larceny charges in Otsego County get reduced to lesser offenses, predominantly to petit larceny, which accounts for 56.5 percent of all reductions. Most defendants—78 percent—are released on their own recognizance before trial, and those held on bail face a median of $2,250. Among convicted defendants, fines are the most common outcome at 27.5 percent, followed by probation at 19.6 percent, while jail and prison sentences are each imposed in roughly 16 percent of cases.
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
Case Outcomes
Source: 75 public court records, Otsego County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Grand Larceny in Otsego County.
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 Grand Larceny outcomes in Otsego County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2020 | 7 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| 2021 | 9 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 16 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| 2023 | 12 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| 2024 | 18 | 52.9% | 47.1% |
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 Grand Larceny in Otsego County are handled at arraignment.
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
in Otsego County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Grand Larceny convictions in Otsego County.
51.0% of Grand Larceny cases in Otsego County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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Case outcome rates by race for Grand Larceny in Otsego County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| Black | 16 | 43.8% | 56.2% |
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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 75 cases analyzed for Grand Larceny in Otsego County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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