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Marijuana Offense in New York

Outcomes across 18 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Based on 7,533 public court records, Marijuana Offense cases across 18 New York counties have a 68.3% average dismissal rate and a 31.7% average conviction rate. Outcomes vary significantly by county — browse the data below to compare.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates vary across counties. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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18 counties

Comparison by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Avg Duration
Bronx 1,593 75.1% 24.9% 6.1 months
Nassau 1,275 90.0% 10.0% 6.1 months
Suffolk 1,158 68.2% 31.7% 6.1 months
Kings 932 72.9% 27.1% 6.1 months
Queens 798 53.2% 46.8% 6.1 months
New York 560 62.2% 37.8% 6.0 months
Westchester 256 35.7% 64.3% 7.1 months
Erie 200 67.0% 32.5% 6.1 months
Richmond 138 61.0% 39.0% 6.1 months
Albany 136 24.4% 75.6% 3.5 months
Monroe 133 37.0% 62.2% 5.4 months
Onondaga 101 59.1% 40.9% 7.2 months
Orange 84 49.4% 50.6% 1.0 years
Niagara 39 36.8% 63.2% 4.4 months
Oneida 39 51.4% 48.6% 1.0 years
Schenectady 33 24.1% 75.9% 5.2 months
Rensselaer 30 25.0% 75.0% 3.3 months
Broome 28 55.0% 45.0% 7.3 months

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Marijuana Offense across New York.

Charge Class Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
B Misdemeanor 3,388 79.2% 20.8%
A Misdemeanor 2,740 64.3% 35.7%
D Felony 727 44.6% 55.0%
E Felony 698 55.5% 44.5%
C Felony 216 33.3% 66.2%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining patterns. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Marijuana Offense outcomes across New York have changed over time.

Year Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
2019 4,538 63.7% 36.2%
2020 1,418 63.1% 36.9%
2021 367 69.5% 30.5%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Statewide figures are weighted averages across all counties.

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Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 18 counties. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Nassau County has the highest dismissal rate for Marijuana Offense at 90.0%. Use the comparison table above to see how all New York counties compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
Marijuana Offense cases were filed across 18 New York counties based on DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Click on any county above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The conviction rate for Marijuana Offense varies by county across New York. Rates differ based on local prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and court caseloads. Use the comparison table above to see how each county differs. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Outcomes vary by charge class. B Misdemeanor: 79.2% dismissal rate, 20.8% conviction rate (3,388 cases). A Misdemeanor: 64.3% dismissal rate, 35.7% conviction rate (2,740 cases). D Felony: 44.6% dismissal rate, 55.0% conviction rate (727 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

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