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Marijuana Offense — C Felony in New York

181 cases across 8 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Marijuana Offense cases classified as C Felony across 8 New York counties have a 33.7% average dismissal rate and a 65.7% average conviction rate, based on 181 public court records.

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. C Felony 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 C Felony Means

C Felony is a felony classification under New York Penal Law. Felonies carry potential state prison sentences and have more severe consequences than misdemeanors. Marijuana Offense charges classified as C Felony reflect the more serious end of this offense category.

Across 8 counties, Marijuana Offense C Felony cases have an average dismissal rate of 33.7%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.

181
Total Cases
33.7%
Avg Dismissal Rate
65.7%
Avg Conviction Rate

County Comparison

Marijuana Offense C Felony outcomes by county.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Queens 82 28.0% 72.0%
Kings 31 43.3% 56.7%
Bronx 19 50.0% 50.0%
Erie 15 50.0% 42.9%
Suffolk 11 27.3% 72.7%
New York 9 44.4% 55.6%
Westchester 8 12.5% 87.5%
Warren 6 0.0% 100.0%

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 C Felony across 8 New York counties is 33.7%, based on 181 cases from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Rates vary by county — use the comparison table above to see details.
Queens County has the most Marijuana Offense C Felony cases with 82 cases. View the comparison table above for a complete breakdown across all counties.
C Felony outcomes for Marijuana Offense vary across 8 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. 181 C Felony cases analyzed for Marijuana Offense. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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