Strangulation in Chemung County
128 cases · Chemung County Courts · DCJS Data
In Chemung County, strangulation cases result in conviction about two-thirds of the time, matching the statewide pattern almost exactly. Over 128 cases tracked, dismissals occur in roughly one in three cases, essentially aligned with the state average. No defendants were acquitted, meaning convictions came through guilty pleas or bench verdicts rather than jury acquittals. The median time from charge to resolution spans about five months, a standard timeframe for felony processing.
Charge reduction is the dominant feature of strangulation cases in this county: 56 percent are reduced, usually to harassment (84 percent of reductions). When reduction doesn't happen and conviction follows, financial penalties dominate outcomes—nearly 59 percent of convicted defendants received fines—while jail time occurred in roughly 23 percent of cases and prison sentences in 4 percent. At pretrial, judges release most defendants either on their own recognizance (42 percent) or with bail averaging $600 (40 percent remanded), with only 3 percent held without release.
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: 128 public court records, Chemung County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Strangulation in Chemung County.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Misdemeanor | 93 | 32.1% | 67.9% |
| D Felony | 35 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
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 Chemung County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| 2020 | 17 | 41.2% | 58.8% |
| 2021 | 21 | 38.1% | 61.9% |
| 2022 | 18 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| 2023 | 20 | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| 2024 | 32 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
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 Chemung 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
in Chemung County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Strangulation convictions in Chemung County.
56.0% of Strangulation cases in Chemung 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 Chemung County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 23.2% | 76.8% |
| Black | 59 | 41.2% | 58.8% |
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. 128 cases analyzed for Strangulation in Chemung County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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