Petit Larceny in Oneida County
3,227 cases · Oneida County Courts · DCJS Data
Petit larceny convictions occur in about two-thirds of Oneida County cases, a rate nearly identical to the statewide average of 65.5 percent. The county's 33.9 percent dismissal rate is slightly below the state's 34.5 percent, suggesting petit larceny cases proceed to conviction at a marginally higher rate here than elsewhere. Dismissals have trended upward over the past six years, rising from 31 percent in 2019 to 33 percent in 2024, indicating prosecutors or courts may be applying somewhat stricter scrutiny to these cases over time. Cases resolve relatively quickly in Oneida County, taking a median of 113 days from charge to disposition.
Charge reductions are the most significant pretrial outcome in Oneida County petit larceny cases, occurring in 54.5 percent of cases. Over four-fifths of reductions drop the charge to criminal trespass, with disorderly conduct accounting for most of the remainder. Most defendants released before trial do so on their own recognizance at 54.1 percent, while 13.8 percent have bail set and just 0.8 percent are remanded. Among those convicted, fines are the dominant sentence at 38.9 percent, followed by jail time in 17.6 percent of cases and time served credit in
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: 3,227 public court records, Oneida County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Petit Larceny in Oneida County.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Misdemeanor | 3,211 | 33.9% | 66.0% |
| B Misdemeanor | 16 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
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 Oneida County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 526 | 31.0% | 69.0% |
| 2020 | 397 | 34.6% | 65.4% |
| 2021 | 505 | 41.5% | 58.5% |
| 2022 | 496 | 30.9% | 68.8% |
| 2023 | 649 | 33.5% | 66.5% |
| 2024 | 602 | 33.0% | 66.7% |
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 Oneida 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 Oneida County.
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Case outcome rates by race for Petit Larceny in Oneida County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,940 | 35.3% | 64.6% |
| Black | 976 | 29.0% | 71.0% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 39.7% | 60.3% |
| Asian | 41 | 37.0% | 63.0% |
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. 3,227 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Oneida County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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