What is the dismissal rate for Menacing in New York County?

The dismissal rate is 78.8%, based on 3745 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 New York 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 New York County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 79.5% dismissal rate (3386 cases). B Misdemeanor: 79.3% dismissal rate (229 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Menacing in New York County, NY — 78.8% Dismissed

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

Based on 3745 cases in New York County, 78.8% are dismissed, 21.0% result in conviction, and 0.1% 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 New York County?

The conviction rate for Menacing in New York County is 21.0%, based on 3745 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Menacing charges reduced in New York County?

78.6% of Menacing cases in New York County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

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

New York County has a 78.8% dismissal rate for Menacing. Visit the Menacing overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Menacing cases in New York County are dismissed at a rate nearly double the statewide average, with 78.8% of the 3,745 cases ending in dismissal compared to 40.9% statewide. This 37.9 percentage point gap suggests the charge is handled significantly differently in New York County than across the state. The dismissal trend has strengthened over the past five years, rising from 74.1% in 2019 to 86.4% in 2024, indicating prosecutors or judges are increasingly skeptical of menacing charges in this county. Very few defendants are convicted—just 21%—and virtually none are acquitted, meaning most cases never reach trial.

Defendants arrested for menacing in New York County typically remain free before trial: 70.7% are released on their own recognizance with no bail required, while 9.7% have bail set at a median of $1,000. Among the small group convicted, the vast majority serve time already spent in custody awaiting trial rather than receive additional sentences. Nearly 79% of cases are reduced to lower charges, with disorderly conduct accounting for roughly 63% of those reductions. Cases move relatively quickly to resolution, with a median of 99 days from charge to disposition.

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

78.8%

Dismissal Rate

21.0%

Conviction Rate

3.3 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

78.8%

21.0%

Dismissed 78.8% Convicted 21.0% Acquitted 0.1%

Source: 3,745 public court records, New York County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	3,386	79.5%	20.3%
B Misdemeanor	229	79.3%	20.7%
E Felony	127	60.5%	39.5%

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 New York County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	488	74.1%	25.3%
2020	383	74.3%	25.7%
2021	584	74.6%	25.3%
2022	725	79.6%	20.4%
2023	715	78.7%	21.1%
2024	838	86.4%	13.6%

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 New York County are handled at arraignment.

70.7%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

9.7%

Bail Set

0.2%

Remanded

$1,000

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

78.6% of Menacing cases
in New York County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Menacing Disorderly Conduct

325 cases (57.5%)

Menacing Other

98 cases (17.3%)

Menacing Harassment

94 cases (16.6%)

Menacing Weapons Offense

26 cases (4.6%)

Menacing Assault

22 cases (3.9%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Menacing convictions in New York County.

10.1%

Jail

0.7%

Probation

1.8%

State Prison

52.8%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	2,023	78.8%	21.0%
Hispanic	1,243	78.9%	21.0%
White	319	77.7%	22.3%
Asian	123	84.0%	16.0%
Native American	14	71.4%	28.6%

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 3,745 cases in New York County, 78.8% are dismissed, 21.0% result in conviction, and 0.1% 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 New York County is 78.8%, based on 3,745 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

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

70.7% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 9.7% have bail set, and 0.2% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Menacing in New York County is 21.0%, based on 3,745 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.

78.6% of Menacing cases in New York County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

New York County has a 78.8% 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 New York County, 10.1% receive a jail sentence, 0.7% receive probation, and 1.8% 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: 79.5% dismissal rate, 20.3% conviction rate (3,386 cases). B Misdemeanor: 79.3% dismissal rate, 20.7% conviction rate (229 cases). E Felony: 60.5% dismissal rate, 39.5% conviction rate (127 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. 3,745 cases analyzed for Menacing in New York County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com