What is the dismissal rate for Menacing in Kings County?

The dismissal rate is 93.1%, based on 6069 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 Kings County?

The average case takes 3.3 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 Kings County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 93.2% dismissal rate (5609 cases). B Misdemeanor: 94.1% dismissal rate (256 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Menacing in Kings County, NY — 93.1% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Menacing in Kings County?

Based on 6069 cases in Kings County, 93.1% are dismissed, 6.9% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 3.3 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The conviction rate for Menacing in Kings County is 6.9%, based on 6069 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

94.4% of Menacing cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

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

Kings County has a 93.1% 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 Kings County are dismissed at an extraordinarily high rate compared to the rest of the state. With a 93.1% dismissal rate against a statewide average of 40.9%, Kings County dismisses menacing cases at more than twice the state rate. Only 6.9% of cases result in conviction, and no acquittals are recorded in the dataset. This pattern suggests menacing charges in this county are treated as relatively minor matters that frequently fail to survive initial review or prosecution. The trend is moving in this direction: dismissal rates have climbed from 89.7% in 2019 to 94.6% in 2024, indicating prosecutors or courts are increasingly filtering out these cases.

The high dismissal rate is driven largely by charge reductions rather than outright case terminations. Nearly 94% of cases are reduced to lesser charges, with 87% becoming disorderly conduct cases. Most defendants—84.3%—are released on their own recognizance before trial, and those convicted face light sentences: the median jail term is time served, with only 1.9% receiving prison sentences. The quick 98-day median disposition reflects how rapidly these cases are resolved, typically downward.

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

93.1%

Dismissal Rate

6.9%

Conviction Rate

3.3 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

93.1%

Dismissed 93.1% Convicted 6.9% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 6,069 public court records, Kings County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Menacing in Kings County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	5,609	93.2%	6.8%
B Misdemeanor	256	94.1%	5.9%
E Felony	203	89.7%	10.3%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest (e.g., A Felony is the most serious, B Misdemeanor the least). Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities, plea bargaining patterns, and case complexity. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Menacing outcomes in Kings County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	793	89.7%	10.2%
2020	722	92.4%	7.6%
2021	854	90.8%	9.1%
2022	1,135	94.0%	6.0%
2023	1,242	94.8%	5.2%
2024	1,305	94.6%	5.4%

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 Kings County are handled at arraignment.

84.3%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

4.4%

Bail Set

0.1%

Remanded

$1,500

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

94.4% of Menacing cases
in Kings County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Menacing Disorderly Conduct

301 cases (80.9%)

Menacing Harassment

26 cases (7.0%)

Menacing Other

18 cases (4.8%)

Menacing Assault

18 cases (4.8%)

Menacing Weapons Offense

9 cases (2.4%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Menacing convictions in Kings County.

6.3%

Jail

0.7%

Probation

1.9%

State Prison

0.5%

Fine Only

20.9%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	3,882	93.4%	6.6%
Hispanic	1,400	92.5%	7.4%
White	489	92.5%	7.5%
Asian	259	93.7%	6.3%
Native American	15	78.6%	21.4%

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 6,069 cases in Kings County, 93.1% are dismissed, 6.9% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 3.3 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Menacing in Kings County is 93.1%, based on 6,069 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Menacing case in Kings County takes 3.3 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

84.3% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 4.4% have bail set, and 0.1% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1,500. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Menacing in Kings County is 6.9%, based on 6,069 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.

94.4% of Menacing cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Kings County has a 93.1% 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 Kings County, 6.3% receive a jail sentence, 0.7% receive probation, and 1.9% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 93.2% dismissal rate, 6.8% conviction rate (5,609 cases). B Misdemeanor: 94.1% dismissal rate, 5.9% conviction rate (256 cases). E Felony: 89.7% dismissal rate, 10.3% conviction rate (203 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 6,069 cases analyzed for Menacing in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com