What is the dismissal rate for Other Penal Law in Kings County?

The dismissal rate is 66.7%, based on 97 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

How long does a Other Penal Law case take in Kings County?

The average case takes 5.1 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 Other Penal Law in Kings County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 63.1% dismissal rate (66 cases). B Misdemeanor: 76.9% dismissal rate (13 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Other Penal Law in Kings County, NY — 66.7% Dismissed

Q: What is the conviction rate for Other Penal Law in Kings County?

The conviction rate for Other Penal Law in Kings County is 33.3%, based on 97 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Other Penal Law charges reduced in Kings County?

100.0% of Other Penal Law cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Traffic Offense.

Q: How does Kings County compare to other counties for Other Penal Law?

Kings County has a 66.7% dismissal rate for Other Penal Law. Visit the Other Penal Law overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Other Penal Law charges in Kings County are dismissed at a starkly higher rate than the statewide average. Across 97 cases, 66.7 percent ended in dismissal compared to just 25.7 percent statewide—a 41 percentage point gap. This disparity suggests Kings County prosecutors handle these charges more leniently or that cases lack sufficient evidence to proceed. The trend reinforces this pattern: dismissal rates climbed from 42.1 percent in 2019 to 81 percent in 2024, indicating increasingly favorable outcomes for defendants over the five-year period.

When charges survive dismissal, they are nearly always reduced. Every case with a charge reduction was downgraded, primarily to traffic offenses (53.3 percent of reductions) or disorderly conduct (33.3 percent). Defendants released pretrial overwhelmingly receive recognizance—69.1 percent get released without bail. Those convicted typically face fines as the primary sentence (59.4 percent), with 15.6 percent serving time. Cases resolve in a median of 154 days, a relatively quick timeline that may reflect the high dismissal rate and straightforward charge reductions.

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

66.7%

Dismissal Rate

33.3%

Conviction Rate

5.1 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

66.7%

33.3%

Dismissed 66.7% Convicted 33.3% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 97 public court records, Kings County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Other Penal Law in Kings County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	66	63.1%	36.9%
B Misdemeanor	13	76.9%	23.1%
E Felony	12	75.0%	25.0%
D Felony	6	66.7%	33.3%

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 Other Penal Law outcomes in Kings County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	19	42.1%	57.9%
2020	13	76.9%	23.1%
2021	12	66.7%	33.3%
2022	12	91.7%	8.3%
2023	19	52.6%	47.4%
2024	22	81.0%	19.0%

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 Other Penal Law in Kings County are handled at arraignment.

69.1%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

4.1%

Bail Set

0.0%

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

100.0% of Other Penal Law cases
in Kings County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Other Penal Law Traffic Offense

16 cases (50.0%)

Other Penal Law Disorderly Conduct

10 cases (31.2%)

Other Penal Law DWI / DUI

4 cases (12.5%)

Other Penal Law Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

2 cases (6.2%)

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	52	62.7%	37.3%
Hispanic	23	82.6%	17.4%
White	11	63.6%	36.4%
Asian	10	60.0%	40.0%

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 97 cases in Kings County, 66.7% are dismissed, 33.3% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 5.1 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Other Penal Law in Kings County is 66.7%, based on 97 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Other Penal Law case in Kings County takes 5.1 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

69.1% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 4.1% have bail set, and 0.0% 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 Other Penal Law in Kings County is 33.3%, based on 97 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.

100.0% of Other Penal Law cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Traffic Offense.

Kings County has a 66.7% dismissal rate for Other Penal Law cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Other Penal Law overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

Sentencing data varies by case. Consult a licensed attorney for information about potential penalties for your specific situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 63.1% dismissal rate, 36.9% conviction rate (66 cases). B Misdemeanor: 76.9% dismissal rate, 23.1% conviction rate (13 cases). E Felony: 75.0% dismissal rate, 25.0% conviction rate (12 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. 97 cases analyzed for Other Penal Law in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com