What is the dismissal rate for Menacing in Ontario County?

The dismissal rate is 20.0%, based on 48 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 Ontario County?

The average case takes 7.0 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 Ontario County?

Charge class breakdown data is limited for this combination.

Menacing in Ontario County, NY — 20.0% Dismissed

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

The conviction rate for Menacing in Ontario County is 77.8%, based on 48 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

54.3% of Menacing cases in Ontario County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

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

Ontario County has a 20.0% 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 Ontario County result in conviction far more often than statewide, with a 77.8% conviction rate against a 20% dismissal rate. The statewide average dismissal rate sits at 40.9%, meaning Ontario County dismisses menacing charges at a rate 20.9 percentage points lower than the state overall. This suggests menacing charges prosecuted locally have stronger evidence or different prosecutorial practices. The trend worsened for defendants over the past five years, with dismissals declining from 40% in 2020 to 27.3% in 2024, indicating prosecutors became more likely to secure convictions.

Most menacing defendants in Ontario County are released before trial without bail, with 51.1% receiving release on recognizance. When bail is set, the median amount is $5,000. Notably, over half of menacing charges are reduced to lesser offenses, most commonly to Disorderly Conduct (47.1% of reductions) or Harassment (41.2%). Among those convicted, probation is the most frequent sentence at 17.1% of cases, followed by jail at 14.3%. Cases typically resolve within seven months.

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

20.0%

Dismissal Rate

77.8%

Conviction Rate

7.0 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

20.0%

77.8%

Dismissed 20.0% Convicted 77.8% Acquitted 0.0% YO Adjudication 2.2%

Source: 48 public court records, Ontario County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Menacing outcomes in Ontario County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2020	5	40.0%	60.0%
2021	7	0.0%	100.0%
2022	7	16.7%	83.3%
2023	14	25.0%	75.0%
2024	11	27.3%	72.7%

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 Ontario County are handled at arraignment.

51.1%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

8.5%

Bail Set

0.0%

Remanded

$5

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

54.3% of Menacing cases
in Ontario County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Menacing Disorderly Conduct

8 cases (42.1%)

Menacing Harassment

7 cases (36.8%)

Menacing Assault

2 cases (10.5%)

Menacing Reckless Endangerment

1 cases (5.3%)

Menacing Escape / Bail Jumping

1 cases (5.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Menacing convictions in Ontario County.

14.3%

Jail

17.1%

Probation

5.7%

Fine Only

2.9%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	32	16.7%	80.0%

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 48 cases in Ontario County, 20.0% are dismissed, 77.8% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 7.0 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Menacing in Ontario County is 20.0%, based on 48 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Menacing case in Ontario County takes 7.0 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

51.1% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 8.5% have bail set, and 0.0% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $5. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Menacing in Ontario County is 77.8%, based on 48 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.

54.3% of Menacing cases in Ontario County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Ontario County has a 20.0% 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 Ontario County, 14.3% receive a jail sentence, 17.1% 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. 48 cases analyzed for Menacing in Ontario County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com