Homicide — A Misdemeanor in New York
6 cases across 1 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data
Homicide cases classified as A Misdemeanor across 1 New York counties have a 50.0% average dismissal rate and a 50.0% average conviction rate, based on 6 public court records.
Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. A Misdemeanor is one of multiple classifications for Homicide. 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. Homicide charges classified as A Misdemeanor are less severe than felony classifications but can still result in a criminal record.
Across 1 counties, Homicide A Misdemeanor cases have an average dismissal rate of 50.0%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.
County Comparison
Homicide A Misdemeanor outcomes by county.
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 6 A Misdemeanor cases analyzed for Homicide. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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