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

The average case takes 6.1 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 Suffolk County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 19.0% dismissal rate (382 cases). B Misdemeanor: 47.4% dismissal rate (24 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Other Penal Law in Suffolk County, NY — 20.7% Dismissed

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Other Penal Law in Suffolk County?

The dismissal rate is 20.7%, based on 406 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

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

81.7% of Other Penal Law cases in Suffolk County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

In Suffolk County, Other Penal Law charges result in conviction in nearly four of five cases, with a 78.7% conviction rate that exceeds the statewide outcome. The dismissal rate of 20.7% runs 5 percentage points below the statewide average of 25.7%, suggesting prosecutors in this county pursue these charges more aggressively or that judges are more inclined to let them proceed. Over the past six years, dismissal rates have remained consistently low and stable around 17-18%, indicating this is the established pattern for how the county handles these offenses rather than a recent shift.

Defendants charged with Other Penal Law in Suffolk County face minimal barriers at the bail stage—over three-quarters receive release on their own recognizance. However, the vast majority of cases never reach trial due to charge reductions: 81.7% of defendants have their charges reduced, predominantly to Disorderly Conduct in three-quarters of those reductions. When conviction occurs, fines dominate outcomes at 34.3%, with jail sentences affecting about one in eleven defendants. Cases typically resolve within six months, at the median 183 days.

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

20.7%

Dismissal Rate

78.7%

Conviction Rate

6.1 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

20.7%

78.7%

Dismissed 20.7% Convicted 78.7% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 406 public court records, Suffolk County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	382	19.0%	80.7%
B Misdemeanor	24	47.4%	47.4%

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 Suffolk County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	56	17.6%	80.4%
2020	46	21.4%	76.2%
2021	45	24.3%	75.7%
2022	57	21.7%	78.3%
2023	97	22.2%	77.8%
2024	102	17.4%	82.6%

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 Other Penal Law in Suffolk County are handled at arraignment.

76.3%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

16.8%

Bail Set

0.2%

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

81.7% of Other Penal Law cases
in Suffolk County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Other Penal Law Disorderly Conduct

144 cases (72.4%)

Other Penal Law Traffic Offense

32 cases (16.1%)

Other Penal Law DWI / DUI

16 cases (8.0%)

Other Penal Law Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

5 cases (2.5%)

Other Penal Law Official Misconduct

2 cases (1.0%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Other Penal Law convictions in Suffolk County.

9.2%

Jail

6.4%

Probation

0.4%

State Prison

34.3%

Fine Only

1.6%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	167	23.3%	75.8%
White	116	26.9%	72.0%
Hispanic	116	12.1%	87.9%

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 406 cases in Suffolk County, 20.7% are dismissed, 78.7% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.1 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Other Penal Law in Suffolk County is 20.7%, based on 406 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 Suffolk County takes 6.1 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

76.3% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 16.8% have bail set, and 0.2% 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 Suffolk County is 78.7%, based on 406 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.

81.7% of Other Penal Law cases in Suffolk County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Suffolk County has a 20.7% 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.

For those convicted of Other Penal Law in Suffolk County, 9.2% receive a jail sentence, 6.4% receive probation, and 0.4% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 19.0% dismissal rate, 80.7% conviction rate (382 cases). B Misdemeanor: 47.4% dismissal rate, 47.4% conviction rate (24 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. 406 cases analyzed for Other Penal Law in Suffolk County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com