Robbery in Chemung County
71 cases · Chemung County Courts · DCJS Data
Robbery cases in Chemung County are dismissed at significantly higher rates than across New York State, with 31.4 percent of cases ending in dismissal compared to the statewide average of 21.5 percent. This 9.9 percentage point gap suggests robbery charges face greater scrutiny or evidentiary challenges in Chemung County. Conviction occurs in 68.6 percent of cases, and notably, no acquittals were recorded among the 71 total cases, indicating that cases reaching trial or verdict disproportionately result in conviction. The dismissal rate has shown a dramatic upward trend, climbing from 23.1 percent in 2019 to 55.6 percent in 2024, signaling shifting prosecution or judicial practices over the past five years.
Charge reductions occur in 77.1 percent of robbery cases, with most defendants seeing charges downgraded to petit larceny rather than proceeding on the original charge. Among those convicted as charged, 39.6 percent receive prison sentences, while 20.8 percent face fines and 14.6 percent are sentenced to jail time. Pretrial release is split: about one-third are released on their own recognizance, one-third have bail set at a median of five thousand dollars, and 36.2 percent are remanded without release. The median time from
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: 71 public court records, Chemung County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Robbery in Chemung County.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Felony | 30 | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| C Felony | 19 | 26.3% | 73.7% |
| B Felony | 18 | 11.1% | 88.9% |
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 Chemung County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13 | 23.1% | 76.9% |
| 2020 | 14 | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| 2021 | 16 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| 2022 | 8 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| 2023 | 10 | 10.0% | 90.0% |
| 2024 | 10 | 55.6% | 44.4% |
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 Robbery in Chemung 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 Chemung County.
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Case outcome rates by race for Robbery in Chemung County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 32.4% | 67.6% |
| Black | 29 | 34.5% | 65.5% |
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.
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. 71 cases analyzed for Robbery in Chemung County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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