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

The dismissal rate is 62.3%, based on 13115 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 Queens County?

The average case takes 6.0 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 Queens County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 62.2% dismissal rate (12591 cases). B Misdemeanor: 63.7% dismissal rate (524 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Petit Larceny in Queens County, NY — 62.3% Dismissed

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

Based on 13115 cases in Queens County, 62.3% are dismissed, 37.7% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Queens County is 37.7%, based on 13115 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

56.3% of Petit Larceny cases in Queens County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

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

Queens County has a 62.3% 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 Queens County are dismissed at a substantially higher rate than the statewide average, with 62.3 percent of charges resulting in dismissal compared to 34.5 percent statewide—a 27.8 percentage point gap. This means Queens County prosecutors dismiss petit larceny cases nearly twice as often as their counterparts elsewhere in the state. The conviction rate of 37.7 percent reflects this pattern, and dismissals have been trending upward since 2019, rising from 57.4 to 58.1 percent. Over 13,000 cases handled in the county show this is not an anomaly but a consistent practice in how this charge is managed.

Charge reductions represent another major pathway in Queens County petit larceny cases, with 56.3 percent of cases resulting in reduced charges rather than conviction on the original charge. The overwhelming majority—98.3 percent of reductions—drop to disorderly conduct, a substantially lower-level offense. Most defendants secure pretrial release without bail; 22.4 percent are released on their own recognizance while 11.6 percent have bail set at a median of $1,000. Among those convicted, jail sentences are the most common outcome at 22.4 percent, though a quarter receive credit for time already served.

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

62.3%

Dismissal Rate

37.7%

Conviction Rate

6.0 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

62.3%

37.7%

Dismissed 62.3% Convicted 37.7% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 13,115 public court records, Queens County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	12,591	62.2%	37.7%
B Misdemeanor	524	63.7%	36.3%

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 Queens County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	2,775	57.4%	42.5%
2020	1,333	74.8%	25.1%
2021	1,421	68.8%	31.2%
2022	1,988	59.2%	40.8%
2023	2,413	62.0%	38.0%
2024	2,848	58.1%	41.9%

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 Queens County are handled at arraignment.

22.4%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

11.6%

Bail Set

0.2%

Remanded

$1,000

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

56.3% of Petit Larceny cases
in Queens County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Petit Larceny Disorderly Conduct

2,658 cases (97.6%)

Petit Larceny Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

30 cases (1.1%)

Petit Larceny Criminal Trespass

16 cases (0.6%)

Petit Larceny Other

10 cases (0.4%)

Petit Larceny Burglary

10 cases (0.4%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

22.4%

Jail

0.1%

Probation

0.2%

State Prison

3.9%

Fine Only

25.5%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Hispanic	5,097	69.4%	30.6%
Black	4,394	52.7%	47.2%
White	2,062	54.1%	45.8%
Asian	1,414	77.3%	22.7%
Native American	83	79.5%	20.5%

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 13,115 cases in Queens County, 62.3% are dismissed, 37.7% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Petit Larceny in Queens County is 62.3%, based on 13,115 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 Queens County takes 6.0 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

22.4% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 11.6% have bail set, and 0.2% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Queens County is 37.7%, based on 13,115 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.

56.3% of Petit Larceny cases in Queens County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Queens County has a 62.3% 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 Queens County, 22.4% receive a jail sentence, 0.1% receive probation, and 0.2% 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: 62.2% dismissal rate, 37.7% conviction rate (12,591 cases). B Misdemeanor: 63.7% dismissal rate, 36.3% conviction rate (524 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. 13,115 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com