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

The dismissal rate is 47.1%, based on 1763 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 Orange County?

The average case takes 6.1 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 Orange County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 47.1% dismissal rate (1751 cases). B Misdemeanor: 33.3% dismissal rate (12 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Petit Larceny in Orange County, NY — 47.1% Dismissed

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

Based on 1763 cases in Orange County, 47.1% are dismissed, 52.9% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Orange County is 52.9%, based on 1763 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

56.0% of Petit Larceny cases in Orange County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

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

Orange County has a 47.1% 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 Orange County are dismissed at a significantly higher rate than the statewide average. With a 47.1% dismissal rate compared to 34.5% statewide, Orange County dismisses petit larceny charges 12.6 percentage points more frequently. Across 1,763 cases, this represents a notably lenient treatment of the charge in this jurisdiction. The conviction rate of 52.9% reflects the inverse of dismissals, with no acquittals recorded. Dismissal rates have also been rising over the past five years, moving from 44.6% in 2019 to 48.4% in 2024, suggesting prosecutors or courts are increasingly skeptical of these cases as time progresses.

The majority of defendants facing petit larceny in Orange County secure pretrial release without bail—47.7% are released on their own recognizance while only 12.2% have bail set at a median of $225. When cases reach conviction, outcomes lean toward financial penalties rather than incarceration, with 35.9% receiving fines as the most common sentence. Notably, 56% of petit larceny charges are reduced to a lesser offense, almost exclusively to disorderly conduct in 97.4% of those reductions, indicating a consistent practice of downgrading these cases before trial.

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

47.1%

Dismissal Rate

52.9%

Conviction Rate

6.1 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

47.1%

52.9%

Dismissed 47.1% Convicted 52.9% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 1,763 public court records, Orange County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	1,751	47.1%	52.9%
B Misdemeanor	12	33.3%	66.7%

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 Orange County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	101	44.6%	55.4%
2020	93	38.5%	61.5%
2021	81	38.0%	62.0%
2022	105	43.7%	56.3%
2023	620	48.1%	51.9%
2024	749	48.4%	51.6%

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 Orange County are handled at arraignment.

47.7%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

12.2%

Bail Set

0.7%

Remanded

$225

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

56.0% of Petit Larceny cases
in Orange County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Petit Larceny Disorderly Conduct

376 cases (95.9%)

Petit Larceny Harassment

7 cases (1.8%)

Petit Larceny Traffic Offense

3 cases (0.8%)

Petit Larceny Grand Larceny

3 cases (0.8%)

Petit Larceny Forgery

3 cases (0.8%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

17.1%

Jail

3.0%

Probation

0.1%

State Prison

35.9%

Fine Only

9.0%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	759	43.0%	57.0%
Hispanic	519	54.3%	45.7%
Black	448	43.3%	56.7%
Other	18	64.7%	35.3%

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 1,763 cases in Orange County, 47.1% are dismissed, 52.9% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.1 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Petit Larceny in Orange County is 47.1%, based on 1,763 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 Orange County takes 6.1 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

47.7% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 12.2% have bail set, and 0.7% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $225. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Orange County is 52.9%, based on 1,763 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.

56.0% of Petit Larceny cases in Orange County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Orange County has a 47.1% 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 Orange County, 17.1% receive a jail sentence, 3.0% receive probation, and 0.1% 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: 47.1% dismissal rate, 52.9% conviction rate (1,751 cases). B Misdemeanor: 33.3% dismissal rate, 66.7% conviction rate (12 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. 1,763 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Orange County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com