Petit Larceny in Franklin County
122 cases · Franklin County Courts · DCJS Data
Petit larceny cases in Franklin County proceed to conviction far more often than the statewide norm. With a 93.8% conviction rate against a 6.2% dismissal rate, Franklin County secures convictions in these cases at rates 28 percentage points above the state average. This sharp divergence suggests Franklin County prosecutors and courts handle petit larceny aggressively, with few cases filtered out before trial. The trend is tightening further—dismissals dropped from 5.7% to 2.4% between 2023 and 2024, indicating even stricter case handling in the most recent year.
When convicted, most defendants receive financial penalties rather than incarceration. Fines apply to 61.3% of convictions, while jail time occurs in only 13.3% of cases. Before trial, three-quarters of defendants secure release on their own recognizance, avoiding bail entirely. Charge reductions occur in 16% of cases, almost exclusively downgrading to disorderly conduct rather than dismissal. The median time from charge to disposition stands at 145 days, typical for misdemeanor processing. Together, these patterns show Franklin County treats petit larceny as a serious offense but generally reserves jail for a minority of defendants.
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: 122 public court records, Franklin County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Petit Larceny outcomes in Franklin County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 | 5.7% | 94.3% |
| 2024 | 55 | 2.4% | 97.6% |
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 Petit Larceny in Franklin 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 Franklin County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Petit Larceny convictions in Franklin County.
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Case outcome rates by race for Petit Larceny in Franklin County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 6.3% | 93.7% |
| Black | 10 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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. 122 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Franklin County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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