Menacing — E Felony in New York
709 cases across 13 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data
Menacing cases classified as E Felony across 13 New York counties have a 74.0% average dismissal rate and a 25.8% average conviction rate, based on 709 public court records.
Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. E Felony is one of multiple classifications for Menacing. 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. Menacing charges classified as E Felony reflect the more serious end of this offense category.
Across 13 counties, Menacing E Felony cases have an average dismissal rate of 74.0%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.
County Comparison
Menacing E Felony outcomes by county.
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 203 | 89.7% | 10.3% |
| Bronx | 148 | 85.2% | 14.8% |
| Queens | 132 | 74.0% | 26.0% |
| New York | 127 | 60.5% | 39.5% |
| Richmond | 43 | 60.5% | 37.2% |
| Chautauqua | 12 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Suffolk | 8 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| Oneida | 8 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Westchester | 6 | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Dutchess | 6 | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Broome | 6 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Nassau | 5 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Erie | 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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 709 E Felony cases analyzed for Menacing. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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