Robbery in Cattaraugus County
54 cases · Cattaraugus County Courts · DCJS Data
Robbery cases in Cattaraugus County result in conviction in 80 percent of cases, matching the statewide pattern closely with only a slight 1.5 percentage point difference below the state average of 21.5 percent dismissals. Over the past six years, dismissal rates have trended upward from zero in 2019 to 25 percent in 2024, suggesting prosecutors or courts are becoming more selective about which cases proceed to conviction. No cases resulted in acquittal, indicating that when robbery charges reach trial in this county, conviction is nearly certain.
Charge reduction is the dominant outcome in Cattaraugus County robbery cases, occurring in nearly 94 percent of cases. Half of all reductions are to petit larceny, while a third drop to assault charges, meaning the initial robbery charge is rarely the final charge defendants face. At pretrial, about 31 percent are released on their own recognizance, while roughly one-quarter face bail set at a median of $7,500. Among those convicted, probation is the most common sentence at 22 percent, followed by jail and fines at roughly 19 percent each, with prison time imposed in fewer than one in ten convictions. Cases typically take six months to resolve.
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: 54 public court records, Cattaraugus County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Robbery in Cattaraugus County.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Felony | 24 | 5.3% | 94.7% |
| C Felony | 14 | 30.0% | 70.0% |
| B Felony | 14 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
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 Cattaraugus County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2021 | 12 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 28.6% | 71.4% |
| 2023 | 13 | 18.2% | 81.8% |
| 2024 | 11 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
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 Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Robbery convictions in Cattaraugus County.
93.8% of Robbery cases in Cattaraugus 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 Robbery in Cattaraugus County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 12.0% | 88.0% |
| Native American | 11 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 54 cases analyzed for Robbery in Cattaraugus County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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