Robbery in Steuben County
38 cases · Steuben County Courts · DCJS Data
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
Case Outcomes
Source: 38 public court records, Steuben County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
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.
Year-Over-Year Trends
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.
Pretrial Release
How defendants charged with Robbery in Steuben 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 Steuben County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Robbery convictions in Steuben County.
50.0% of Robbery cases in Steuben 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 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.
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. 38 cases analyzed for Robbery in Steuben County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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