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Marijuana Offense — D Felony in New York

690 cases across 19 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Marijuana Offense cases classified as D Felony across 19 New York counties have a 45.9% average dismissal rate and a 53.7% average conviction rate, based on 690 public court records.

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

D 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 D Felony reflect the more serious end of this offense category.

Across 19 counties, Marijuana Offense D Felony cases have an average dismissal rate of 45.9%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.

690
Total Cases
45.9%
Avg Dismissal Rate
53.7%
Avg Conviction Rate

County Comparison

Marijuana Offense D Felony outcomes by county.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 127 64.5% 35.5%
Bronx 110 65.5% 34.5%
Queens 88 32.6% 67.4%
Suffolk 48 27.3% 70.5%
Nassau 46 37.2% 62.8%
Monroe 43 23.3% 74.4%
Erie 40 60.0% 40.0%
New York 37 64.9% 35.1%
Westchester 34 32.4% 67.6%
Albany 26 22.7% 77.3%
Orange 22 47.6% 52.4%
Onondaga 19 50.0% 50.0%
Richmond 12 27.3% 72.7%
Jefferson 8 12.5% 87.5%
Schenectady 7 0.0% 100.0%
Steuben 6 33.3% 50.0%
Ontario 6 0.0% 100.0%
Cayuga 6 0.0% 100.0%
Rensselaer 5 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 D Felony across 19 New York counties is 45.9%, based on 690 cases from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Rates vary by county — use the comparison table above to see details.
Kings County has the most Marijuana Offense D Felony cases with 127 cases. View the comparison table above for a complete breakdown across all counties.
D Felony 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. 690 D Felony cases analyzed for Marijuana Offense. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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