What is the dismissal rate for Menacing in Tompkins County?

The dismissal rate is 45.2%, based on 53 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 Tompkins County?

The average case takes 7.4 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 Tompkins County?

Charge class breakdown data is limited for this combination.

Menacing in Tompkins County, NY — 45.2% Dismissed

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

The conviction rate for Menacing in Tompkins County is 54.8%, based on 53 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

78.3% of Menacing cases in Tompkins County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Harassment.

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

Tompkins County has a 45.2% dismissal rate for Menacing. Visit the Menacing overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Menacing cases in Tompkins County result in conviction slightly more often than dismissal, with a 54.8% conviction rate compared to a 45.2% dismissal rate. This dismissal rate runs 4.3 percentage points higher than the statewide average of 40.9%, suggesting Tompkins County judges or prosecutors are somewhat more inclined to dismiss these charges. However, the trend is moving in the opposite direction: dismissals dropped sharply from 80% in 2020 to 36.4% in 2024, indicating that menacing charges have become harder to dismiss in recent years despite remaining above the state benchmark.

Charge reduction is the dominant feature in menacing cases here. Nearly 78% of cases see the charge reduced rather than resolved as charged, with harassment being the target in 80% of those reductions. Most defendants are released before trial on their own recognizance (70.6%), and when convicted, sentences split evenly across jail time, probation, fines, and time served credit. The median case takes about seven months to resolve.

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

45.2%

Dismissal Rate

54.8%

Conviction Rate

7.4 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

45.2%

54.8%

Dismissed 45.2% Convicted 54.8% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 53 public court records, Tompkins County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Menacing outcomes in Tompkins County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2020	7	80.0%	20.0%
2021	9	57.1%	42.9%
2022	8	25.0%	75.0%
2023	12	55.6%	44.4%
2024	14	36.4%	63.6%

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 Tompkins County are handled at arraignment.

70.6%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

11.8%

Bail Set

2.0%

Remanded

$1

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

78.3% of Menacing cases
in Tompkins County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Menacing Harassment

12 cases (70.6%)

Menacing Disorderly Conduct

2 cases (11.8%)

Menacing Weapons Offense

1 cases (5.9%)

Menacing Other

1 cases (5.9%)

Menacing Assault

1 cases (5.9%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Menacing convictions in Tompkins County.

13.0%

Jail

13.0%

Probation

13.0%

Fine Only

13.0%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	25	50.0%	50.0%
Black	21	35.7%	64.3%

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 53 cases in Tompkins County, 45.2% are dismissed, 54.8% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 7.4 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Menacing in Tompkins County is 45.2%, based on 53 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Menacing case in Tompkins County takes 7.4 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

70.6% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 11.8% have bail set, and 2.0% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Menacing in Tompkins County is 54.8%, based on 53 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.

78.3% of Menacing cases in Tompkins County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Harassment.

Tompkins County has a 45.2% 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 Tompkins County, 13.0% receive a jail sentence, 13.0% 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. 53 cases analyzed for Menacing in Tompkins County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com