Robbery convictions in Steuben County occur at rates substantially higher than the statewide average. With an 83.9% conviction rate against a 12.9% dismissal rate, defendants face steep odds compared to the statewide dismissal average of 21.5%—a gap of 8.6 percentage points favoring conviction. Over the 2022-2023 period, dismissals have trended downward, from 14.3% to 0%, indicating tightening outcomes for robbery defendants in this county. No acquittals were recorded among the 38 cases, suggesting that cases reaching trial in Steuben County rarely result in acquittal on robbery charges.

Roughly half of robbery charges get reduced before disposition, primarily to Petit Larceny (70% of reductions), offering a significant avenue for outcome negotiation. Most defendants secure pretrial release: 52.4% are released on recognizance and another 28.6% have bail set with a median amount of $2,000. When conviction occurs, sentences are distributed across probation (38.5%) and prison (42.3%), with smaller jail percentages (3.8%), suggesting Steuben County courts reserve incarceration for serious robbery cases. The median timeline to disposition is 261.5 days, roughly eight-and-a-half months from charge to 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

12.9%
Dismissal Rate
83.9%
Conviction Rate
8.7 months
Avg Duration
12.9%
83.9%
Dismissed 12.9% Convicted 83.9% Acquitted 0.0% YO Adjudication 3.2%

Source: 38 public court records, Steuben County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Robbery in Steuben County.

Charge Class Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
C Felony 15 7.1% 85.7%
D Felony 13 20.0% 80.0%
B Felony 7 20.0% 80.0%

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.

How Robbery outcomes in Steuben County have changed over time.

Year Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
2022 11 14.3% 71.4%
2023 15 0.0% 100.0%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Case volumes may vary as more recent cases may still be pending disposition.

How defendants charged with Robbery in Steuben County are handled at arraignment.

52.4%
Released on Recognizance (ROR)
28.6%
Bail Set
19.0%
Remanded
$2,000
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.

50.0% of Robbery cases
in Steuben County are reduced
Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.
Most common reductions
Robbery Petit Larceny
7 cases (58.3%)
Robbery Burglary
2 cases (16.7%)
Robbery Other
1 cases (8.3%)
Robbery Grand Larceny
1 cases (8.3%)
Robbery Escape / Bail Jumping
1 cases (8.3%)

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Robbery convictions in Steuben County.

3.8%
Jail
38.5%
Probation
42.3%
State Prison

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

Race Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
White 30 11.5% 84.6%

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.

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 38 cases in Steuben County, 12.9% are dismissed, 83.9% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 8.7 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.
The dismissal rate for Robbery in Steuben County is 12.9%, based on 38 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.
The average Robbery case in Steuben County takes 8.7 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.
52.4% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 28.6% have bail set, and 19.0% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $2,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.
The conviction rate for Robbery in Steuben County is 83.9%, based on 38 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.
50.0% of Robbery cases in Steuben County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Petit Larceny.
Steuben County has a 12.9% dismissal rate for Robbery cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Robbery overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.
For those convicted of Robbery in Steuben County, 3.8% receive a jail sentence, 38.5% receive probation, and 42.3% 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. C Felony: 7.1% dismissal rate, 85.7% conviction rate (15 cases). D Felony: 20.0% dismissal rate, 80.0% conviction rate (13 cases). B Felony: 20.0% dismissal rate, 80.0% conviction rate (7 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. 38 cases analyzed for Robbery in Steuben County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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