Petit Larceny in Fulton County
393 cases · Fulton County Courts · DCJS Data
Petit larceny cases in Fulton County result in conviction at rates far above the statewide average. With an 88.3% conviction rate compared to the statewide 11.4% dismissal rate, Fulton County prosecutes these cases more aggressively. Only 11.4% of cases are dismissed here versus 34.5% statewide—a gap of 23.1 percentage points. This suggests Fulton County's approach to petit larceny differs significantly from most of the state, with fewer charges screened out early. No acquittals occurred in the 393 cases examined, indicating defendants rarely prevail at trial. The dismissal trend is slightly upward from 2019 to 2024, though it remains substantially lower than statewide norms.
Most petit larceny defendants secure pretrial release, with 57% released on their own recognizance and another 19.6% posting bail. The median bail is set at $500. Among those convicted, outcomes lean toward financial penalties rather than incarceration—47.3% receive fines and 17% serve only time already spent in custody. Jail time is imposed in 10.8% of convictions. Notably, 55.2% of cases see charges reduced, predominantly to disorderly conduct in 93.7% of those reductions, suggesting a common alternative pathway
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: 393 public court records, Fulton County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Petit Larceny outcomes in Fulton County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 111 | 12.4% | 87.6% |
| 2020 | 62 | 8.0% | 92.0% |
| 2021 | 34 | 8.0% | 92.0% |
| 2022 | 39 | 8.0% | 92.0% |
| 2023 | 50 | 12.9% | 87.1% |
| 2024 | 84 | 13.8% | 84.6% |
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 Fulton 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 Fulton County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Petit Larceny convictions in Fulton County.
55.2% of Petit Larceny cases in Fulton 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 Fulton County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 348 | 11.1% | 88.5% |
| Black | 24 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 10.0% | 90.0% |
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. 393 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Fulton County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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