What is the dismissal rate for Petit Larceny in Albany County?

The dismissal rate is 33.7%, based on 1512 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

How long does a Petit Larceny case take in Albany County?

The average case takes 4.1 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 Petit Larceny in Albany County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 33.7% dismissal rate (1499 cases). B Misdemeanor: 28.6% dismissal rate (13 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Petit Larceny in Albany County, NY — 33.7% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Petit Larceny in Albany County?

Based on 1512 cases in Albany County, 33.7% are dismissed, 66.3% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 4.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Albany County?

The conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Albany County is 66.3%, based on 1512 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Petit Larceny charges reduced in Albany County?

53.3% of Petit Larceny cases in Albany County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Q: How does Albany County compare to other counties for Petit Larceny?

Albany County has a 33.7% dismissal rate for Petit Larceny. Visit the Petit Larceny overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

In Albany County, petit larceny cases result in conviction about two-thirds of the time, slightly below the statewide dismissal rate of 34.5 percent. Over the past five years, dismissal rates have declined from 40.3 percent to 33.6 percent, suggesting prosecutors are securing convictions more frequently on these charges. With 1,512 cases handled, Albany handles a meaningful share of the state's petit larceny volume, making the county's pattern notable: fewer cases are being dismissed now than they were earlier in the period.

Notably, more than half of petit larceny charges—53.3 percent—are reduced to a lesser charge before trial, overwhelmingly to disorderly conduct in 96.8 percent of those reductions. At pretrial, most defendants released without bail conditions (40.1 percent receive release on their own recognizance), though a fifth face bail set at a median of $1,000. For those convicted, fines are the most common outcome at 40.6 percent of sentences, followed by jail time in 12.2 percent of cases. Prison sentences are rare at 0.1 percent. The median time from charge to case resolution is 124 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

33.7%

Dismissal Rate

66.3%

Conviction Rate

4.1 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

33.7%

66.3%

Dismissed 33.7% Convicted 66.3% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 1,512 public court records, Albany County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Petit Larceny in Albany County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	1,499	33.7%	66.3%
B Misdemeanor	13	28.6%	71.4%

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 Petit Larceny outcomes in Albany County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	156	40.3%	59.7%
2020	64	28.3%	71.7%
2021	153	34.9%	65.1%
2022	142	36.0%	64.0%
2023	404	28.6%	71.4%
2024	581	33.6%	66.4%

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 Petit Larceny in Albany County are handled at arraignment.

40.1%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

21.3%

Bail Set

1.3%

Remanded

$1,000

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

53.3% of Petit Larceny cases
in Albany County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Petit Larceny Disorderly Conduct

360 cases (95.5%)

Petit Larceny Criminal Trespass

9 cases (2.4%)

Petit Larceny Identity Theft

3 cases (0.8%)

Petit Larceny Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

3 cases (0.8%)

Petit Larceny Escape / Bail Jumping

2 cases (0.5%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Petit Larceny convictions in Albany County.

12.2%

Jail

1.9%

Probation

0.1%

State Prison

40.6%

Fine Only

15.9%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	647	31.7%	68.3%
Black	640	33.1%	66.9%
Hispanic	162	34.5%	65.5%
Other	39	51.6%	48.4%
Asian	13	58.3%	41.7%

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 1,512 cases in Albany County, 33.7% are dismissed, 66.3% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 4.1 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Petit Larceny in Albany County is 33.7%, based on 1,512 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Petit Larceny case in Albany County takes 4.1 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

40.1% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 21.3% have bail set, and 1.3% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Albany County is 66.3%, based on 1,512 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.

53.3% of Petit Larceny cases in Albany County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Albany County has a 33.7% dismissal rate for Petit Larceny cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Petit Larceny overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Petit Larceny in Albany County, 12.2% receive a jail sentence, 1.9% receive probation, and 0.1% 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: 33.7% dismissal rate, 66.3% conviction rate (1,499 cases). B Misdemeanor: 28.6% dismissal rate, 71.4% conviction rate (13 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. 1,512 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com