How long does a Reckless Endangerment case take in St. Lawrence County?

The average case takes 11.4 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 Reckless Endangerment in St. Lawrence County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. D Felony: 0.0% dismissal rate (11 cases). A Misdemeanor: 44.4% dismissal rate (9 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Reckless Endangerment in St. Lawrence County, NY — 23.5% Dismissed

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Reckless Endangerment in St. Lawrence County?

The dismissal rate is 23.5%, based on 20 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

In St. Lawrence County, reckless endangerment charges result in conviction 76.5% of the time, slightly below the statewide dismissal rate of 24.3%. The county's 23.5% dismissal rate tracks closely with state averages, suggesting prosecutors and judges handle these cases in line with typical practice elsewhere. However, dismissal rates have shifted notably upward from 2022 to 2024, rising from zero dismissals to 28.6%, indicating the county may be taking a more lenient approach to this charge in recent years.

Most defendants charged with reckless endangerment in St. Lawrence County are released before trial: 76.5% receive release on their own recognizance, while only 5.9% are held without bail. Among those convicted, sentences are mixed—roughly one-third receive prison time (23.1%) or jail (15.4%), while another third face fines (30.8%) and similar portions receive probation or time-served credit. Notably, nearly 70% of charges are reduced to lesser offenses, with assault accounting for 60% of those reductions, suggesting prosecutors frequently step down the severity of the original charge during case resolution.

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

23.5%

Dismissal Rate

76.5%

Conviction Rate

11.4 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

23.5%

76.5%

Dismissed 23.5% Convicted 76.5% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 20 public court records, St. Lawrence County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Reckless Endangerment in St. Lawrence County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
D Felony	11	0.0%	100.0%
A Misdemeanor	9	44.4%	55.6%

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 Reckless Endangerment outcomes in St. Lawrence County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2022	5	0.0%	100.0%
2023	7	28.6%	71.4%
2024	7	28.6%	71.4%

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 Reckless Endangerment in St. Lawrence County are handled at arraignment.

76.5%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

17.6%

Bail Set

5.9%

Remanded

$1

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

69.2% of Reckless Endangerment cases
in St. Lawrence County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Reckless Endangerment Assault

3 cases (42.9%)

Reckless Endangerment Weapons Offense

1 cases (14.3%)

Reckless Endangerment Traffic Offense

1 cases (14.3%)

Reckless Endangerment Homicide

1 cases (14.3%)

Reckless Endangerment Escape / Bail Jumping

1 cases (14.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Reckless Endangerment convictions in St. Lawrence County.

15.4%

Jail

15.4%

Probation

23.1%

State Prison

30.8%

Fine Only

7.7%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Reckless Endangerment in St. Lawrence County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	18	20.0%	80.0%

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 20 cases in St. Lawrence County, 23.5% are dismissed, 76.5% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 11.4 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Reckless Endangerment in St. Lawrence County is 23.5%, based on 20 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Reckless Endangerment case in St. Lawrence County takes 11.4 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

76.5% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 17.6% have bail set, and 5.9% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Reckless Endangerment in St. Lawrence County is 76.5%, based on 20 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.

69.2% of Reckless Endangerment cases in St. Lawrence County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Assault.

St. Lawrence County has a 23.5% dismissal rate for Reckless Endangerment cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Reckless Endangerment overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Reckless Endangerment in St. Lawrence County, 15.4% receive a jail sentence, 15.4% receive probation, and 23.1% 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. D Felony: 0.0% dismissal rate, 100.0% conviction rate (11 cases). A Misdemeanor: 44.4% dismissal rate, 55.6% conviction rate (9 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. 20 cases analyzed for Reckless Endangerment in St. Lawrence County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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