Petit Larceny in Chenango County
279 cases · Chenango County Courts · DCJS Data
Petit larceny cases in Chenango County result in conviction 75 percent of the time, notably higher than the statewide average of 65.5 percent. Over the past six years, dismissal rates have declined significantly from 34.6 percent to 19.2 percent, suggesting prosecutors are securing convictions more consistently. The county's 25 percent dismissal rate now sits 9.5 percentage points below the statewide average, indicating petit larceny charges face steeper odds of proceeding to trial or conviction here than elsewhere in New York.
Most defendants—64 percent—are released on recognizance without bail. When bail is set, the median amount is nominal. Among those convicted, fines are the most common outcome at 37.3 percent, followed by jail sentences in 25.4 percent of cases and probation in 10.7 percent. About one-quarter of petit larceny charges are reduced, predominantly to disorderly conduct in roughly two-thirds of those reductions. The median time from arrest to case resolution is 119 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
Case Outcomes
Source: 279 public court records, Chenango County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Petit Larceny outcomes in Chenango County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 27 | 34.6% | 65.4% |
| 2020 | 24 | 31.6% | 68.4% |
| 2021 | 26 | 31.8% | 68.2% |
| 2022 | 48 | 14.3% | 85.7% |
| 2023 | 61 | 29.1% | 70.9% |
| 2024 | 92 | 19.2% | 80.8% |
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 Chenango 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 Chenango County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Petit Larceny convictions in Chenango County.
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Case outcome rates by race for Petit Larceny in Chenango County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 264 | 24.1% | 75.9% |
| Black | 11 | 44.4% | 55.6% |
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. 279 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Chenango County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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