Strangulation in Broome County
291 cases · Broome County Courts · DCJS Data
In Broome County, strangulation cases result in conviction in about 69% of cases, slightly above the statewide dismissal rate trend. The county's dismissal rate of 30.2% runs 4.7 percentage points below the statewide average of 34.9%, suggesting prosecutors here pursue these charges more aggressively or cases are somewhat stronger. However, dismissals have surged dramatically over the past five years, rising from 12.2% in 2019 to 43.1% in 2024, indicating a significant shift in how these cases are resolved. Cases take a median of six months to disposition.
Charge reductions are a dominant feature of strangulation cases in Broome County, with nearly 59% of charges being reduced before trial. Harassment is the overwhelming target of these reductions, accounting for 70% of all plea bargains, followed distantly by Disorderly Conduct and other charges. At pretrial, over a third of defendants are released on their own recognizance, while roughly 22% have bail set at a median of $1,000. Among those convicted, sentences emphasize probation and jail time over incarceration, with only 3% receiving prison sentences.
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: 291 public court records, Broome County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Strangulation in Broome County.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Misdemeanor | 216 | 32.0% | 67.4% |
| D Felony | 75 | 24.6% | 73.8% |
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 Strangulation outcomes in Broome County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 49 | 12.2% | 85.4% |
| 2020 | 49 | 19.5% | 78.0% |
| 2021 | 36 | 23.3% | 76.7% |
| 2022 | 40 | 22.9% | 77.1% |
| 2023 | 58 | 52.3% | 47.7% |
| 2024 | 59 | 43.1% | 56.9% |
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 Strangulation in Broome 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 Strangulation convictions in Broome County.
58.7% of Strangulation cases in Broome 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 Strangulation in Broome County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 31.3% | 67.8% |
| Black | 128 | 27.0% | 72.0% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
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. 291 cases analyzed for Strangulation in Broome County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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