Petit larceny defendants in Tioga County face markedly better odds than the statewide average. With a 50% dismissal rate compared to 34.5% statewide, cases here are significantly more likely to be dropped. The 50% conviction rate reflects an even split between dismissals and guilty verdicts, with zero acquittals. The trend strengthens this pattern: dismissal rates jumped from 12.5% in 2023 to 73.3% in 2024, suggesting prosecutors or courts are increasingly skeptical of these charges or evidentiary standards have shifted. Cases resolve within roughly five months on average.

Pretrial release is generous in Tioga County—nearly 68% of defendants are released on their own recognizance with no bail required, and no one is remanded. When charges survive to conviction, consequences are modest: 16.7% receive jail time and an equal share face fines. About one-sixth of cases see charges reduced, exclusively to disorderly conduct, which often carries lighter penalties than larceny. The combination of high dismissals, easy pretrial release, and lenient sentencing suggests Tioga County treats petit larceny as a relatively low-priority offense.

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

50.0%
Dismissal Rate
50.0%
Conviction Rate
5.0 months
Avg Duration
50.0%
50.0%
Dismissed 50.0% Convicted 50.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 28 public court records, Tioga County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

How Petit Larceny outcomes in Tioga County have changed over time.

Year Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
2023 10 12.5% 87.5%
2024 17 73.3% 26.7%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Case volumes may vary as more recent cases may still be pending disposition.

How defendants charged with Petit Larceny in Tioga County are handled at arraignment.

67.9%
Released on Recognizance (ROR)
3.6%
Bail Set
0.0%
Remanded

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.

16.7% of Petit Larceny cases
in Tioga County are reduced
Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.
Most common reductions
Petit Larceny Disorderly Conduct
2 cases (100.0%)

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

16.7%
Jail
16.7%
Fine Only

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

Race Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
White 26 45.5% 54.5%

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.

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 28 cases in Tioga County, 50.0% are dismissed, 50.0% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 5.0 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.
The dismissal rate for Petit Larceny in Tioga County is 50.0%, based on 28 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 Tioga County takes 5.0 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.
67.9% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 3.6% have bail set, and 0.0% are remanded without bail. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.
The conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Tioga County is 50.0%, based on 28 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.
16.7% of Petit Larceny cases in Tioga County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.
Tioga County has a 50.0% 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 Tioga County, 16.7% receive a jail sentence. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 28 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Tioga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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