Robbery in Albany County
361 cases · Albany County Courts · DCJS Data
In Albany County, robbery defendants face notably steeper odds than the statewide average. With an 85.5% conviction rate and only a 13.2% dismissal rate—8.3 percentage points below the statewide average of 21.5%—robbery charges in this county are prosecuted aggressively and resolved unfavorably for defendants. Over 361 cases tracked, zero acquittals occurred, suggesting these cases rarely proceed to trial or that juries convict at near-certain rates when they do. The slight uptward trend in dismissals from 2019 to 2024 (11.1% to 13.3%) indicates some modest shift, though the rate remains well below statewide norms. Cases take a median of 233 days to resolve.
Pretrial conditions are restrictive: 36.4% of defendants are remanded without bail, and another 36.7% face bail set at a median of $20,000. Only 7% are released on recognizance. Of those convicted, 44.8% receive prison sentences and 17.4% receive jail time. Notably, 55.2% of robbery charges are reduced to lesser offenses, with disorderly conduct (36.8% of reductions) and petit larceny (32.6%) most common. These reductions may offer some defendants pathways to lower
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: 361 public court records, Albany County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Robbery in Albany County.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Felony | 144 | 12.2% | 84.6% |
| B Felony | 129 | 9.9% | 90.1% |
| D Felony | 79 | 19.7% | 80.3% |
| E Felony | 9 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
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 Robbery outcomes in Albany County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 63 | 11.1% | 87.0% |
| 2020 | 34 | 17.2% | 79.3% |
| 2021 | 49 | 14.6% | 85.4% |
| 2022 | 66 | 15.3% | 83.1% |
| 2023 | 71 | 10.2% | 89.8% |
| 2024 | 77 | 13.3% | 85.0% |
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 Robbery in Albany 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
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Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Robbery convictions in Albany County.
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Case outcome rates by race for Robbery in Albany County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 237 | 16.7% | 82.4% |
| White | 78 | 6.6% | 90.2% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 6.1% | 93.9% |
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. 361 cases analyzed for Robbery in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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