Petit Larceny in Delaware County
65 cases · Delaware County Courts · DCJS Data
Petit larceny cases in Delaware County are dismissed at a significantly higher rate than the statewide average, with 46.3 percent resulting in dismissal compared to 34.5 percent statewide—an 11.8 percentage point advantage for defendants. However, this favorable dismissal rate has declined sharply over the past two years, dropping from 59.3 percent in 2023 to 37.5 percent in 2024, suggesting a tightening in how prosecutors or courts are handling these cases locally. The 53.7 percent conviction rate means more than half of cases still result in guilty verdicts, with no acquittals in the dataset.
Charge reduction is common in Delaware County petit larceny cases, occurring in 62.1 percent of prosecutions. When reductions happen, they overwhelmingly target disorderly conduct (83.3 percent of reductions), a lower-level offense. Most defendants secure pretrial release without bail—63.1 percent are released on their own recognizance—though 3.1 percent are remanded. Among those convicted, fines are the most frequent sentence at 55.2 percent, followed by jail time in 24.1 percent of cases. Cases resolve relatively quickly with a median of 119 days to disposition.
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: 65 public court records, Delaware County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Petit Larceny outcomes in Delaware County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 59.3% | 40.7% |
| 2024 | 32 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
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 Delaware 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 Delaware County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Petit Larceny convictions in Delaware County.
62.1% of Petit Larceny cases in Delaware County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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Case outcome rates by race for Petit Larceny in Delaware County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 44.9% | 55.1% |
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. 65 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Delaware County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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