What is the dismissal rate for Menacing in Albany County?

The dismissal rate is 35.2%, based on 362 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

How long does a Menacing case take in Albany County?

The average case takes 4.2 months from arraignment to disposition. Duration depends on factors specific to each case including whether bail is set and plea negotiations.

How do outcomes vary by charge class for Menacing in Albany County?

Charge class breakdown data is limited for this combination.

Menacing in Albany County, NY — 35.2% Dismissed

Q: What is the conviction rate for Menacing in Albany County?

The conviction rate for Menacing in Albany County is 64.1%, based on 362 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Menacing charges reduced in Albany County?

83.2% of Menacing cases in Albany County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Q: How does Albany County compare to other counties for Menacing?

Albany County has a 35.2% dismissal rate for Menacing. Visit the Menacing overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Menacing charges in Albany County are dismissed at a lower rate than the statewide average, with 35.2% of cases dismissed compared to 40.9% statewide—a gap of 5.7 percentage points. The conviction rate of 64.1% reflects a relatively high likelihood of conviction when cases proceed to trial or plea. However, the trend in Albany County favors defendants: dismissal rates have risen substantially from 10.7% in 2019 to 32.9% in 2024, suggesting prosecutors or courts have become increasingly willing to reject or abandon menacing charges over the past five years.

Most defendants charged with menacing in Albany County receive release before trial, with 65.5% released on their own recognizance without bail. When bail is set, the median amount is $500, indicating relatively low financial barriers to pretrial freedom. The majority of cases—83.2%—see charges reduced rather than prosecuted as charged, with disorderly conduct replacing menacing in 63% of reductions. Among defendants convicted, fines are the most common sentence at 20.3%, while jail time occurs in only 5.4% of cases.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Avg duration measures arraignment to final disposition. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

35.2%

Dismissal Rate

64.1%

Conviction Rate

4.2 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

35.2%

64.1%

Dismissed 35.2% Convicted 64.1% Acquitted 0.6%

Source: 362 public court records, Albany County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Menacing outcomes in Albany County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	36	10.7%	89.3%
2020	38	41.2%	58.8%
2021	53	38.6%	61.4%
2022	65	39.3%	60.7%
2023	78	39.4%	60.6%
2024	92	32.9%	64.6%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Case volumes may vary as more recent cases may still be pending disposition.

Pretrial Release

How defendants charged with Menacing in Albany County are handled at arraignment.

65.5%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

6.6%

Bail Set

1.9%

Remanded

$500

Median Bail Amount

Pretrial release data reflects arraignment outcomes under New York's bail reform laws. ROR = Released on Own Recognizance. Bail Set = cash bail or bond required. Remanded = held without bail.

Charge Reductions

83.2% of Menacing cases
in Albany County are reduced

Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.

Most common reductions

Menacing Disorderly Conduct

102 cases (61.1%)

Menacing Harassment

49 cases (29.3%)

Menacing Weapons Offense

11 cases (6.6%)

Menacing Assault

4 cases (2.4%)

Menacing Other

1 cases (0.6%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Menacing convictions in Albany County.

5.4%

Jail

7.4%

Probation

20.3%

Fine Only

3.5%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Menacing in Albany County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	222	38.7%	60.8%
White	95	29.1%	69.6%
Hispanic	32	32.1%	67.9%

Disparities in case outcomes reflect well-documented systemic factors including policing patterns, socioeconomic inequality, and structural bias in the criminal justice system. These statistics should not be used to draw conclusions about any individual or group. Data sourced from DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

Based on 362 cases in Albany County, 35.2% are dismissed, 64.1% result in conviction, and 0.6% end in acquittal. The average case takes 4.2 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Menacing in Albany County is 35.2%, based on 362 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Menacing case in Albany County takes 4.2 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

65.5% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 6.6% have bail set, and 1.9% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $500. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Menacing in Albany County is 64.1%, based on 362 cases from public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.

83.2% of Menacing cases in Albany County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Albany County has a 35.2% dismissal rate for Menacing cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Menacing overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Menacing in Albany County, 5.4% receive a jail sentence, 7.4% receive probation. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 362 cases analyzed for Menacing in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com