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

The dismissal rate is 54.7%, based on 4551 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 Erie 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 Petit Larceny in Erie County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 54.8% dismissal rate (4524 cases). B Misdemeanor: 42.1% dismissal rate (27 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Petit Larceny in Erie County, NY — 54.7% Dismissed

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

Based on 4551 cases in Erie County, 54.7% are dismissed, 45.3% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Erie County is 45.3%, based on 4551 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

68.0% of Petit Larceny cases in Erie County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

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

Erie County has a 54.7% 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.

Petit larceny cases in Erie County are dismissed at a notably higher rate than the statewide average. With a 54.7% dismissal rate compared to 34.5% statewide, defendants in Erie County face dismissal 20 percentage points more often. No cases in this dataset resulted in acquittals, meaning the 45.3% conviction rate reflects guilty pleas and bench/jury verdicts. The dismissal trend in Erie County has moved upward over the past six years, rising from 50.9% to 56.0%, suggesting prosecutors or courts have become more inclined to resolve these cases without conviction. Cases take a median of 182 days to resolve.

When petit larceny defendants remain in the system, most secure pretrial release without bail. About 52% are released on their own recognizance, while 20% have bail set at a median of $500. Notably, 68% of petit larceny charges are reduced to other offenses—almost exclusively to disorderly conduct (97% of reductions). Among those convicted, fines are the most common sentence (26.1%), followed by jail time (17.4%) and time served (14.1%). Prison sentences are rare at 0.2%.

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

54.7%

Dismissal Rate

45.3%

Conviction Rate

6.1 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

54.7%

45.3%

Dismissed 54.7% Convicted 45.3% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 4,551 public court records, Erie County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	4,524	54.8%	45.2%
B Misdemeanor	27	42.1%	57.9%

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 Erie County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	658	50.9%	49.1%
2020	319	54.5%	45.5%
2021	223	41.2%	58.8%
2022	277	54.1%	45.9%
2023	1,410	57.3%	42.6%
2024	1,635	56.0%	44.0%

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 Petit Larceny in Erie County are handled at arraignment.

52.1%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

20.3%

Bail Set

1.6%

Remanded

$500

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

68.0% of Petit Larceny cases
in Erie County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Petit Larceny Disorderly Conduct

1,085 cases (96.4%)

Petit Larceny Criminal Trespass

18 cases (1.6%)

Petit Larceny Harassment

16 cases (1.4%)

Petit Larceny Escape / Bail Jumping

4 cases (0.4%)

Petit Larceny Traffic Offense

3 cases (0.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

17.4%

Jail

1.5%

Probation

0.2%

State Prison

26.1%

Fine Only

14.1%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	2,172	55.0%	45.0%
Black	1,871	52.6%	47.4%
Hispanic	396	56.7%	43.3%
Asian	48	88.6%	11.4%
Native American	30	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 4,551 cases in Erie County, 54.7% are dismissed, 45.3% 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 Petit Larceny in Erie County is 54.7%, based on 4,551 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 Erie County takes 6.1 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

52.1% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 20.3% have bail set, and 1.6% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $500. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Erie County is 45.3%, based on 4,551 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.

68.0% of Petit Larceny cases in Erie County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Erie County has a 54.7% 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 Erie County, 17.4% receive a jail sentence, 1.5% receive probation, and 0.2% 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: 54.8% dismissal rate, 45.2% conviction rate (4,524 cases). B Misdemeanor: 42.1% dismissal rate, 57.9% conviction rate (27 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. 4,551 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Erie County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com