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Sex Offense — B Misdemeanor in New York

591 cases across 12 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Sex Offense cases classified as B Misdemeanor across 12 New York counties have a 53.6% average dismissal rate and a 45.0% average conviction rate, based on 591 public court records.

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. B Misdemeanor is one of multiple classifications for Sex Offense. Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Data from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

What B Misdemeanor Means

B Misdemeanor is a misdemeanor classification under New York Penal Law. Misdemeanors carry potential county jail sentences of up to one year. Sex Offense charges classified as B Misdemeanor are less severe than felony classifications but can still result in a criminal record.

Across 12 counties, Sex Offense B Misdemeanor cases have an average dismissal rate of 53.6%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.

591
Total Cases
53.6%
Avg Dismissal Rate
45.0%
Avg Conviction Rate

County Comparison

Sex Offense B Misdemeanor outcomes by county.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
New York 184 55.5% 41.8%
Queens 113 59.8% 39.3%
Bronx 106 49.1% 50.9%
Kings 97 58.2% 40.7%
Suffolk 23 38.1% 61.9%
Nassau 22 45.5% 54.5%
Monroe 11 44.4% 55.6%
Westchester 9 55.6% 33.3%
Richmond 8 62.5% 37.5%
Niagara 7 14.3% 85.7%
Broome 6 20.0% 80.0%
Albany 5 50.0% 50.0%

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

The average dismissal rate for Sex Offense B Misdemeanor across 12 New York counties is 53.6%, based on 591 cases from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Rates vary by county — use the comparison table above to see details.
New York County has the most Sex Offense B Misdemeanor cases with 184 cases. View the comparison table above for a complete breakdown across all counties.
B Misdemeanor outcomes for Sex Offense vary across 12 New York counties. Differences in dismissal rates reflect local prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and court caseloads. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 591 B Misdemeanor cases analyzed for Sex Offense. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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