Robbery in Westchester County
913 cases · Westchester County Courts · DCJS Data
Robbery cases in Westchester County are dismissed at a dramatically higher rate than the statewide average, with 40 percent ending in dismissal compared to just 21.5 percent statewide—an 18.5 percentage point gap. The county's 57.7 percent conviction rate remains substantial, but the elevated dismissal rate suggests prosecutors face steeper evidentiary challenges or that cases are being screened more stringently. This pattern has intensified over the past five years, with dismissals rising from 33.1 percent in 2019 to 56.3 percent in 2024, signaling a significant shift in how robbery charges are resolved in the county.
Charge reductions occur in nearly 70 percent of cases, with robbery charges frequently downgraded to petit larceny or disorderly conduct rather than proceeding to trial. When convictions do result, jail sentences are most common at 28.7 percent, followed by prison time at 19.2 percent. Pretrial conditions show roughly equal splits between bail and release: 38.1 percent face bail (median $5,000) while 29.6 percent receive release on their own recognizance, though 21.3 percent remain remanded. The median case takes 245 days to resolve, suggesting many charges move through dismissal or reduction rather than full trial proceedings.
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: 913 public court records, Westchester County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Robbery in Westchester County.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Felony | 336 | 49.7% | 49.4% |
| C Felony | 305 | 42.2% | 55.7% |
| B Felony | 239 | 26.6% | 68.7% |
| E Felony | 33 | 21.9% | 78.1% |
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 Westchester County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 147 | 33.1% | 64.7% |
| 2020 | 134 | 34.1% | 62.8% |
| 2021 | 117 | 40.4% | 57.8% |
| 2022 | 156 | 38.8% | 59.2% |
| 2023 | 191 | 36.6% | 60.2% |
| 2024 | 166 | 56.3% | 42.4% |
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 Westchester 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 Westchester County.
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Case outcome rates by race for Robbery in Westchester County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 567 | 40.9% | 56.5% |
| Hispanic | 264 | 42.1% | 55.9% |
| White | 70 | 28.4% | 71.6% |
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. 913 cases analyzed for Robbery in Westchester County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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