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Sex Offense — C Felony in New York

469 cases across 15 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Sex Offense cases classified as C Felony across 15 New York counties have a 38.5% average dismissal rate and a 59.8% average conviction rate, based on 469 public court records.

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. C Felony 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 C Felony Means

C Felony is a felony classification under New York Penal Law. Felonies carry potential state prison sentences and have more severe consequences than misdemeanors. Sex Offense charges classified as C Felony reflect the more serious end of this offense category.

Across 15 counties, Sex Offense C Felony cases have an average dismissal rate of 38.5%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.

469
Total Cases
38.5%
Avg Dismissal Rate
59.8%
Avg Conviction Rate

County Comparison

Sex Offense C Felony outcomes by county.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
New York 106 41.2% 58.8%
Kings 104 43.6% 56.4%
Bronx 93 56.0% 39.6%
Queens 63 33.3% 66.7%
Nassau 29 6.9% 89.7%
Richmond 14 42.9% 57.1%
Suffolk 10 20.0% 80.0%
Westchester 9 33.3% 55.6%
Albany 9 0.0% 88.9%
Erie 7 0.0% 100.0%
Oswego 5 0.0% 100.0%
Orange 5 0.0% 100.0%
Niagara 5 0.0% 100.0%
Monroe 5 50.0% 25.0%
Cortland 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 C Felony across 15 New York counties is 38.5%, based on 469 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 C Felony cases with 106 cases. View the comparison table above for a complete breakdown across all counties.
C Felony outcomes for Sex Offense vary across 15 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. 469 C Felony cases analyzed for Sex Offense. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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