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Marijuana Offense — B Misdemeanor in New York

3,349 cases across 19 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Marijuana Offense cases classified as B Misdemeanor across 19 New York counties have a 79.8% average dismissal rate and a 20.2% average conviction rate, based on 3,349 public court records.

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. B Misdemeanor is one of multiple classifications for Marijuana Offense. 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 B Misdemeanor Means

B Misdemeanor is a misdemeanor classification under New York Penal Law. Misdemeanors carry potential county jail sentences of up to one year. Marijuana Offense charges classified as B Misdemeanor are less severe than felony classifications but can still result in a criminal record.

Across 19 counties, Marijuana Offense B Misdemeanor cases have an average dismissal rate of 79.8%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.

3,349
Total Cases
79.8%
Avg Dismissal Rate
20.2%
Avg Conviction Rate

County Comparison

Marijuana Offense B Misdemeanor outcomes by county.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Nassau 1,018 94.6% 5.4%
Suffolk 928 72.3% 27.7%
Bronx 440 85.7% 14.3%
Queens 234 66.2% 33.8%
Kings 232 79.6% 20.4%
New York 110 71.6% 28.4%
Westchester 101 50.0% 50.0%
Richmond 81 65.0% 35.0%
Erie 62 85.2% 14.8%
Albany 25 39.1% 60.9%
Monroe 23 52.2% 47.8%
Orange 19 58.8% 41.2%
Onondaga 19 84.2% 15.8%
Oneida 16 62.5% 37.5%
Niagara 15 28.6% 71.4%
Rensselaer 8 28.6% 71.4%
Saratoga 7 83.3% 16.7%
Schenectady 6 33.3% 66.7%
Dutchess 5 60.0% 40.0%

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 Marijuana Offense B Misdemeanor across 19 New York counties is 79.8%, based on 3,349 cases from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Rates vary by county — use the comparison table above to see details.
Nassau County has the most Marijuana Offense B Misdemeanor cases with 1,018 cases. View the comparison table above for a complete breakdown across all counties.
B Misdemeanor outcomes for Marijuana Offense vary across 19 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. 3,349 B Misdemeanor cases analyzed for Marijuana Offense. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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