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Marijuana Offense — E Felony in New York

670 cases across 17 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Marijuana Offense cases classified as E Felony across 17 New York counties have a 56.3% average dismissal rate and a 43.7% average conviction rate, based on 670 public court records.

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

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

Across 17 counties, Marijuana Offense E Felony cases have an average dismissal rate of 56.3%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.

670
Total Cases
56.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
43.7%
Avg Conviction Rate

County Comparison

Marijuana Offense E Felony outcomes by county.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Bronx 134 67.9% 32.1%
Kings 121 67.5% 32.5%
Queens 91 57.3% 42.7%
New York 63 74.6% 25.4%
Nassau 46 53.3% 46.7%
Suffolk 42 42.1% 57.9%
Westchester 39 23.7% 76.3%
Erie 31 67.7% 32.3%
Albany 29 24.0% 76.0%
Monroe 18 11.8% 88.2%
Richmond 13 61.5% 38.5%
Onondaga 12 45.5% 54.5%
Niagara 9 33.3% 66.7%
Rensselaer 6 16.7% 83.3%
Orange 6 33.3% 66.7%
Oneida 5 0.0% 100.0%
Broome 5 20.0% 80.0%

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 E Felony across 17 New York counties is 56.3%, based on 670 cases from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Rates vary by county — use the comparison table above to see details.
Bronx County has the most Marijuana Offense E Felony cases with 134 cases. View the comparison table above for a complete breakdown across all counties.
E Felony outcomes for Marijuana Offense vary across 17 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. 670 E Felony cases analyzed for Marijuana Offense. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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