Petit Larceny in Montgomery County
359 cases · Montgomery County Courts · DCJS Data
In Montgomery County, defendants charged with petit larceny face a significantly steeper conviction rate than the statewide norm. The 94.5% conviction rate paired with only a 5.5% dismissal rate—29 percentage points below the statewide average of 34.5%—indicates that prosecutors pursue these cases aggressively and judges or juries rarely reject them. The trend is moving in this direction: dismissals have declined from 9.1% in 2019 to 4.7% in 2024, suggesting the county's approach to petit larceny has grown less forgiving over the past five years.
Nearly half of petit larceny charges get reduced, almost always to disorderly conduct rather than conviction on the original charge. Most defendants are released before trial on their own recognizance (73.8%), and when bail is set, the median amount is $500. Among those convicted, fines dominate sentencing outcomes at 63.1%, though 17% receive jail time. The median timeline to resolution is 114 days, reflecting a relatively efficient process from charge 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: 359 public court records, Montgomery County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Petit Larceny outcomes in Montgomery County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 22 | 9.1% | 90.9% |
| 2020 | 18 | 8.3% | 91.7% |
| 2021 | 8 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 37 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 114 | 7.8% | 92.2% |
| 2024 | 157 | 4.7% | 95.3% |
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 Montgomery 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
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Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Petit Larceny convictions in Montgomery County.
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Case outcome rates by race for Petit Larceny in Montgomery County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 204 | 5.3% | 94.7% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 4.5% | 95.5% |
| Black | 40 | 10.3% | 89.7% |
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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 359 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Montgomery County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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