Obstruction in Greene County
37 cases · Greene County Courts · DCJS Data
Obstruction charges in Greene County result in conviction 70 percent of the time, a rate substantially higher than the statewide average of 78.7 percent dismissal. The county's 30 percent dismissal rate runs 8.7 percentage points above the statewide average of 21.3 percent, suggesting prosecutors or judges handle these cases with somewhat more leniency than typical across the state. However, a sharp reversal has occurred recently: dismissals dropped from 66.7 percent in 2023 to 25 percent in 2024, indicating a tightening approach to these charges in the county.
Among the 37 cases, charge reductions occur in 57.1 percent, predominantly to Disorderly Conduct. When convictions do occur, sentences are predominantly financial, with 42.9 percent receiving fines and 28.6 percent receiving jail time. Pretrial, about one-third of defendants secured release without bail, while another third had bail set; 8.6 percent were remanded without release. Cases typically resolve in 84 days, reflecting relatively quick disposition from filing to outcome.
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
Case Outcomes
Source: 37 public court records, Greene County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Obstruction in Greene County.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Misdemeanor | 25 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| E Felony | 11 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
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 Obstruction outcomes in Greene County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 2024 | 20 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
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 Obstruction in Greene County are handled at arraignment.
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
in Greene County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Obstruction convictions in Greene County.
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Case outcome rates by race for Obstruction in Greene 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 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 37 cases analyzed for Obstruction in Greene County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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