Sex Offense cases classified as E Felony across 49 New York counties have a 35.0% average dismissal rate and a 63.6% average conviction rate, based on 1,903 public court records.

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

E 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 E Felony reflect the more serious end of this offense category.

Across 49 counties, Sex Offense E Felony cases have an average dismissal rate of 35.0%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.

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Avg Dismissal Rate
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Avg Conviction Rate

Sex Offense E Felony outcomes by county.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Queens 411 42.4% 57.6%
Kings 248 58.9% 39.8%
New York 244 48.8% 49.2%
Bronx 200 60.4% 39.6%
Suffolk 92 9.8% 90.2%
Nassau 70 10.3% 85.3%
Onondaga 52 2.1% 97.9%
Westchester 44 27.3% 72.7%
Richmond 42 30.8% 64.1%
Niagara 33 19.4% 67.7%
Orange 32 29.0% 71.0%
Jefferson 28 10.7% 85.7%
Ontario 27 14.8% 81.5%
Erie 26 4.0% 84.0%
Saratoga 24 4.3% 95.7%
Albany 24 10.0% 90.0%
Oswego 23 5.3% 94.7%
Oneida 22 4.8% 95.2%
Broome 16 30.8% 61.5%
Clinton 15 8.3% 91.7%
Ulster 13 23.1% 76.9%
Rockland 13 23.1% 76.9%
Monroe 13 0.0% 92.3%
Dutchess 12 0.0% 90.9%
Chautauqua 12 9.1% 90.9%
Warren 10 11.1% 88.9%
Steuben 10 22.2% 77.8%
Chemung 10 0.0% 90.0%
Cattaraugus 10 20.0% 80.0%
Madison 9 0.0% 100.0%
Fulton 9 0.0% 100.0%
Rensselaer 8 0.0% 100.0%
Cortland 8 0.0% 100.0%
Chenango 8 0.0% 100.0%
Cayuga 8 0.0% 100.0%
St. Lawrence 7 42.9% 57.1%
Washington 6 33.3% 66.7%
Sullivan 6 0.0% 100.0%
Montgomery 6 16.7% 83.3%
Lewis 6 0.0% 100.0%
Allegany 6 16.7% 83.3%
Wyoming 5 0.0% 100.0%
Wayne 5 0.0% 100.0%
Tompkins 5 0.0% 100.0%
Schenectady 5 20.0% 80.0%
Otsego 5 0.0% 100.0%
Greene 5 0.0% 100.0%
Genesee 5 0.0% 100.0%
Columbia 5 0.0% 100.0%

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

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 E Felony across 49 New York counties is 35.0%, based on 1,903 cases from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Rates vary by county — use the comparison table above to see details.
Queens County has the most Sex Offense E Felony cases with 411 cases. View the comparison table above for a complete breakdown across all counties.
E Felony outcomes for Sex Offense vary across 49 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. 1,903 E Felony cases analyzed for Sex Offense. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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