Petit Larceny in Schoharie County
103 cases · Schoharie County Courts · DCJS Data
Petit larceny cases in Schoharie County result in conviction far more often than statewide. With an 87 percent conviction rate and only 11 percent dismissals, Schoharie County convicts defendants at rates significantly higher than the statewide average dismissal rate of 34.5 percent. This 23.5 percentage point gap suggests that petit larceny cases in this county move through the system with less filtering at early stages. The positive trend is modest—dismissals edged up from 9.1 percent in 2023 to 11.5 percent in 2024—but the county remains an outlier for pursuing these cases to conviction.
Charge reduction offers the most substantial relief for defendants facing petit larceny in Schoharie County. Nearly 75 percent of cases are reduced, almost always to disorderly conduct rather than proceeding as charged. Among those convicted, fines dominate the outcome at over 80 percent of sentences, with jail time imposed in fewer than 5 percent of convictions. The median time to disposition is 77 days, and 66 percent of defendants secure release before trial on their own recognizance, meaning most accused shoplifters or small-value theft defendants resolve their cases without jail time while awaiting 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
Case Outcomes
Source: 103 public court records, Schoharie County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Petit Larceny outcomes in Schoharie County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 9.1% | 90.9% |
| 2024 | 90 | 11.5% | 86.2% |
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 Schoharie 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
in Schoharie County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Petit Larceny convictions in Schoharie County.
74.7% of Petit Larceny cases in Schoharie County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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Case outcome rates by race for Petit Larceny in Schoharie County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 11.2% | 87.5% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 18.2% | 72.7% |
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. 103 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Schoharie County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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