How long does a Public Lewdness case take in Onondaga County?

The average case takes 6.8 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 Public Lewdness in Onondaga County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. B Misdemeanor: 69.4% dismissal rate (53 cases). A Misdemeanor: 28.6% dismissal rate (23 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Public Lewdness in Onondaga County, NY — 54.4% Dismissed

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Public Lewdness in Onondaga County?

The dismissal rate is 54.4%, based on 76 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

Q: How often are Public Lewdness charges reduced in Onondaga County?

46.2% of Public Lewdness cases in Onondaga County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Public lewdness cases in Onondaga County are dismissed at a substantially higher rate than the statewide average, with 54.4% of the 76 cases ending in dismissal compared to 43.6% statewide. No cases resulted in acquittals, meaning convictions came through guilty pleas or bench trials rather than jury verdicts. The dismissal rate has risen sharply over the past five years, climbing from 40% in 2019 to 62.5% in 2024, suggesting prosecutors or courts are becoming more selective about which cases proceed. The median case takes about 200 days to resolve.

When defendants in public lewdness cases remain in the system, most secure pretrial release without bail—45.3% are released on their own recognizance while 16% have bail set, typically at $500. Nearly half of all cases are reduced to lesser charges before trial, predominantly to disorderly conduct (66.7% of reductions). Among those convicted, jail time is the most common sentence at 19.2% of cases, followed by fines at 15.4%, while about 7.7% 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

54.4%

Dismissal Rate

45.6%

Conviction Rate

6.8 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

54.4%

45.6%

Dismissed 54.4% Convicted 45.6% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 76 public court records, Onondaga County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Public Lewdness in Onondaga County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
B Misdemeanor	53	69.4%	30.6%
A Misdemeanor	23	28.6%	71.4%

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 Public Lewdness outcomes in Onondaga County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	6	40.0%	60.0%
2020	6	40.0%	60.0%
2021	15	61.5%	38.5%
2022	11	85.7%	14.3%
2023	13	27.3%	72.7%
2024	25	62.5%	37.5%

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 Public Lewdness in Onondaga County are handled at arraignment.

45.3%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

16.0%

Bail Set

1.3%

Remanded

$500

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

46.2% of Public Lewdness cases
in Onondaga County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Public Lewdness Disorderly Conduct

8 cases (66.7%)

Public Lewdness Harassment

3 cases (25.0%)

Public Lewdness Criminal Trespass

1 cases (8.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Public Lewdness convictions in Onondaga County.

19.2%

Jail

3.8%

Probation

15.4%

Fine Only

7.7%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	44	64.5%	35.5%
White	26	42.9%	57.1%

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 76 cases in Onondaga County, 54.4% are dismissed, 45.6% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.8 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Public Lewdness in Onondaga County is 54.4%, based on 76 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Public Lewdness case in Onondaga County takes 6.8 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

45.3% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 16.0% have bail set, and 1.3% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $500. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Public Lewdness in Onondaga County is 45.6%, based on 76 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.

46.2% of Public Lewdness cases in Onondaga County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Onondaga County has a 54.4% dismissal rate for Public Lewdness cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Public Lewdness overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Public Lewdness in Onondaga County, 19.2% receive a jail sentence, 3.8% receive probation. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. B Misdemeanor: 69.4% dismissal rate, 30.6% conviction rate (53 cases). A Misdemeanor: 28.6% dismissal rate, 71.4% conviction rate (23 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. 76 cases analyzed for Public Lewdness in Onondaga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com