What is the dismissal rate for Grand Larceny in Queens County?

The dismissal rate is 44.4%, based on 7427 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

How long does a Grand Larceny case take in Queens County?

The average case takes 5.8 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 Grand Larceny in Queens County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 47.0% dismissal rate (6023 cases). D Felony: 29.8% dismissal rate (931 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Grand Larceny in Queens County, NY — 44.4% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Grand Larceny in Queens County?

Based on 7427 cases in Queens County, 44.4% are dismissed, 55.2% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 5.8 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The conviction rate for Grand Larceny in Queens County is 55.2%, based on 7427 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Grand Larceny charges reduced in Queens County?

95.2% of Grand Larceny 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 Grand Larceny?

Queens County has a 44.4% dismissal rate for Grand Larceny. Visit the Grand Larceny overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Grand Larceny cases in Queens County are dismissed at a dramatically higher rate than the statewide average, with 44.4% of the 7,427 cases resulting in dismissal compared to just 18.5% statewide—a difference of 25.9 percentage points. This gap suggests that Queens County prosecutors or courts handle Grand Larceny charges more leniently than the state overall, or that cases brought in this county tend to have weaker evidence. The dismissal rate has been climbing steadily since 2019, when it sat at 26.9%, reaching 42.7% by the most recent year. Of those cases that do proceed, 55.2% result in conviction, with virtually no acquittals recorded.

Charge reductions play a central role in how these cases resolve. Nearly 95% of Grand Larceny charges are reduced to lesser offenses, predominantly to Disorderly Conduct (65.7% of all reductions) or Petit Larceny (28.1%). Most defendants—48.8%—are released on their own recognizance pretrial, while 17.3% have bail set at a median of $5,000. Among those convicted, sentences typically involve jail time (18.2%) or time served (12%), with prison sentences occurring in only 3.4% of convictions.

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

44.4%

Dismissal Rate

55.2%

Conviction Rate

5.8 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

44.4%

55.2%

Dismissed 44.4% Convicted 55.2% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 7,427 public court records, Queens County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
E Felony	6,023	47.0%	52.6%
D Felony	931	29.8%	69.5%
C Felony	243	25.4%	74.6%
A Misdemeanor	213	57.9%	41.6%
B Felony	17	17.6%	82.4%

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 Grand Larceny outcomes in Queens County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	1,293	26.9%	72.6%
2020	940	51.3%	48.1%
2021	851	54.9%	44.9%
2022	1,208	48.8%	51.0%
2023	1,483	47.5%	52.2%
2024	1,642	42.7%	56.8%

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 Queens County are handled at arraignment.

48.8%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

17.3%

Bail Set

0.5%

Remanded

$5,000

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

95.2% of Grand Larceny cases
in Queens County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Grand Larceny Disorderly Conduct

2,283 cases (62.9%)

Grand Larceny Petit Larceny

976 cases (26.9%)

Grand Larceny Theft of Services

217 cases (6.0%)

Grand Larceny Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

102 cases (2.8%)

Grand Larceny Identity Theft

53 cases (1.5%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Grand Larceny convictions in Queens County.

18.2%

Jail

3.0%

Probation

3.4%

State Prison

4.0%

Fine Only

12.0%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Grand Larceny 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
Hispanic	2,856	47.2%	52.5%
Black	2,790	42.3%	57.1%
White	958	35.8%	64.2%
Asian	749	51.1%	48.5%
Native American	38	67.6%	32.4%

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 7,427 cases in Queens County, 44.4% are dismissed, 55.2% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 5.8 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Grand Larceny in Queens County is 44.4%, based on 7,427 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Grand Larceny case in Queens County takes 5.8 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

48.8% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 17.3% have bail set, and 0.5% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $5,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Grand Larceny in Queens County is 55.2%, based on 7,427 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.

95.2% of Grand Larceny cases in Queens County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Queens County has a 44.4% dismissal rate for Grand Larceny cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Grand Larceny overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Grand Larceny in Queens County, 18.2% receive a jail sentence, 3.0% receive probation, and 3.4% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 47.0% dismissal rate, 52.6% conviction rate (6,023 cases). D Felony: 29.8% dismissal rate, 69.5% conviction rate (931 cases). C Felony: 25.4% dismissal rate, 74.6% conviction rate (243 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. 7,427 cases analyzed for Grand Larceny in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com