Obstruction in New York
Outcomes across 41 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data
Based on 9,566 public court records, Obstruction cases across 41 New York counties have a 33.8% average dismissal rate and a 66.0% average conviction rate. Outcomes vary significantly by county — browse the data below to compare.
Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates vary across counties. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026
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Comparison by County
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Avg Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens | 2,171 | 38.1% | 61.9% | 3.7 months |
| Kings | 1,150 | 65.4% | 34.6% | 6.0 months |
| New York | 1,034 | 43.1% | 56.9% | 5.3 months |
| Westchester | 729 | 18.1% | 81.5% | 4.4 months |
| Nassau | 468 | 16.1% | 83.6% | 6.6 months |
| Bronx | 434 | 61.7% | 38.0% | 5.1 months |
| Erie | 303 | 35.6% | 64.4% | 4.9 months |
| Schenectady | 210 | 16.3% | 83.7% | 3.3 months |
| Albany | 205 | 25.7% | 74.3% | 3.9 months |
| Warren | 193 | 6.5% | 93.5% | 1.7 months |
| Broome | 191 | 25.3% | 73.6% | 6.2 months |
| Genesee | 189 | 15.7% | 82.9% | 4.3 months |
| Monroe | 174 | 22.9% | 76.4% | 6.0 months |
| Orange | 170 | 8.8% | 91.2% | 3.4 months |
| Richmond | 169 | 34.2% | 65.8% | 4.5 months |
| Saratoga | 166 | 9.9% | 90.1% | 3.2 months |
| Steuben | 159 | 16.8% | 82.2% | 4.3 months |
| Chautauqua | 150 | 18.9% | 80.3% | 6.5 months |
| Niagara | 122 | 35.5% | 64.5% | 4.5 months |
| Dutchess | 120 | 16.9% | 83.1% | 3.7 months |
| Suffolk | 116 | 20.0% | 78.9% | 6.6 months |
| Onondaga | 113 | 45.1% | 53.7% | 8.6 months |
| Montgomery | 109 | 5.5% | 94.5% | 3.2 months |
| Rensselaer | 106 | 18.6% | 81.4% | 4.3 months |
| Ulster | 92 | 32.1% | 67.9% | 4.4 months |
| Ontario | 63 | 10.9% | 89.1% | 5.3 months |
| Livingston | 60 | 22.7% | 77.3% | 2.8 months |
| Cattaraugus | 46 | 11.1% | 88.9% | 6.2 months |
| Washington | 39 | 9.1% | 90.9% | 2.8 months |
| Greene | 37 | 30.0% | 70.0% | 2.8 months |
| Jefferson | 36 | 8.8% | 91.2% | 5.7 months |
| Chemung | 29 | 11.5% | 88.5% | 4.6 months |
| Fulton | 29 | 4.8% | 95.2% | 3.8 months |
| Essex | 28 | 18.5% | 81.5% | 6.9 months |
| Oneida | 26 | 15.0% | 85.0% | 4.9 months |
| Cayuga | 24 | 9.1% | 90.9% | 6.2 months |
| Clinton | 24 | 21.1% | 78.9% | 5.5 months |
| Franklin | 21 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 6.5 months |
| St. Lawrence | 21 | 8.3% | 91.7% | 3.6 months |
| Seneca | 20 | 14.3% | 85.7% | 3.0 months |
| Wyoming | 20 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 4.0 months |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Obstruction across New York.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Felony | 4,421 | 33.4% | 66.3% |
| A Misdemeanor | 3,008 | 30.2% | 69.8% |
| D Felony | 2,332 | 44.5% | 55.3% |
| B Misdemeanor | 46 | 30.4% | 69.6% |
Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining patterns. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Obstruction outcomes across New York have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,381 | 30.0% | 69.9% |
| 2020 | 740 | 43.9% | 55.6% |
| 2021 | 900 | 36.9% | 62.5% |
| 2022 | 1,235 | 36.1% | 63.6% |
| 2023 | 2,418 | 35.0% | 64.8% |
| 2024 | 2,855 | 31.8% | 68.1% |
Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Statewide figures are weighted averages across all counties.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 41 counties. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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