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

The dismissal rate is 68.9%, based on 15159 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 Kings County?

The average case takes 4.7 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 Kings County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 69.0% dismissal rate (14384 cases). B Misdemeanor: 67.3% dismissal rate (775 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Petit Larceny in Kings County, NY — 68.9% Dismissed

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

Based on 15159 cases in Kings County, 68.9% are dismissed, 31.1% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 4.7 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Kings County is 31.1%, based on 15159 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

62.7% of Petit Larceny cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

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

Kings County has a 68.9% 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 Kings County are dismissed at a rate of 68.9 percent, more than double the statewide average of 34.5 percent. This 34.4 percentage point gap suggests that petit larceny charges in this county face substantially different handling than elsewhere in the state. The trend has intensified over the past six years, with dismissal rates climbing from 56.9 percent in 2019 to 74.2 percent in 2024. Only 31.1 percent of cases result in conviction, and no acquittals were recorded across the 15,159 cases analyzed, indicating that dismissals—rather than trial outcomes—determine most case resolutions.

Charge reductions occur in 62.7 percent of cases, overwhelmingly to disorderly conduct in 98.2 percent of those reductions. Most defendants released pretrial (35.4 percent) are released on their own recognizance, while 9.1 percent face bail set at a median of 500 dollars. For the minority convicted, 64.2 percent receive time served as their sentence, with incarceration occurring in only 13.2 percent of cases. The median case takes 141 days to resolve, reflecting the prevalence of early dismissals and reductions rather than protracted trials.

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

68.9%

Dismissal Rate

31.1%

Conviction Rate

4.7 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

68.9%

31.1%

Dismissed 68.9% Convicted 31.1% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 15,159 public court records, Kings County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	14,384	69.0%	31.0%
B Misdemeanor	775	67.3%	32.5%

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 Kings County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	3,183	56.9%	43.0%
2020	1,282	76.8%	23.2%
2021	1,413	80.1%	19.9%
2022	2,530	67.2%	32.8%
2023	2,923	66.3%	33.7%
2024	3,424	74.2%	25.8%

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 Kings County are handled at arraignment.

35.4%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

9.1%

Bail Set

0.0%

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

62.7% of Petit Larceny cases
in Kings County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Petit Larceny Disorderly Conduct

2,637 cases (96.7%)

Petit Larceny Criminal Trespass

25 cases (0.9%)

Petit Larceny Burglary

24 cases (0.9%)

Petit Larceny Other

22 cases (0.8%)

Petit Larceny Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

18 cases (0.7%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

13.2%

Jail

0.1%

Probation

0.4%

State Prison

0.2%

Fine Only

64.2%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	7,575	65.4%	34.6%
Hispanic	3,685	71.6%	28.4%
White	3,248	71.6%	28.4%
Asian	562	83.2%	16.8%
Native American	28	64.3%	35.7%

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 15,159 cases in Kings County, 68.9% are dismissed, 31.1% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 4.7 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Petit Larceny in Kings County is 68.9%, based on 15,159 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 Kings County takes 4.7 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

35.4% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 9.1% have bail set, and 0.0% 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 Kings County is 31.1%, based on 15,159 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.

62.7% of Petit Larceny cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Kings County has a 68.9% 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 Kings County, 13.2% receive a jail sentence, 0.1% receive probation, and 0.4% 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: 69.0% dismissal rate, 31.0% conviction rate (14,384 cases). B Misdemeanor: 67.3% dismissal rate, 32.5% conviction rate (775 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. 15,159 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com