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Tax Offense in New York

Outcomes across 7 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Based on 647 public court records, Tax Offense cases across 7 New York counties have a 58.7% average dismissal rate and a 41.3% average conviction rate. Outcomes vary significantly by county — browse the data below to compare.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates vary across counties. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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7 counties

Comparison by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Avg Duration
Kings 179 81.7% 18.3% 6.1 months
Queens 152 55.3% 44.7% 6.0 months
Richmond 86 21.4% 78.6% 5.8 months
Bronx 81 74.1% 25.9% 6.0 months
Oneida 59 22.6% 77.4% 3.0 months
New York 50 72.0% 28.0% 6.1 months
Nassau 40 54.3% 45.7% 6.1 months

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

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Tax Offense across New York.

Charge Class Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor 389 59.9% 40.1%
E Felony 300 54.6% 45.4%
D Felony 57 18.5% 81.5%
B Misdemeanor 11 45.5% 54.5%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining patterns. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Tax Offense outcomes across New York have changed over time.

Year Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
2019 203 48.9% 51.1%
2020 57 61.4% 38.6%
2021 69 49.2% 50.8%
2022 86 67.8% 32.2%
2023 129 59.5% 40.5%
2024 100 67.9% 32.1%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Statewide figures are weighted averages across all counties.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 7 counties. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Common Questions

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

Kings County has the highest dismissal rate for Tax Offense at 81.7%. Use the comparison table above to see how all New York counties compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
Tax Offense cases were filed across 7 New York counties based on DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Click on any county above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The conviction rate for Tax Offense varies by county across New York. Rates differ based on local prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and court caseloads. Use the comparison table above to see how each county differs. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 59.9% dismissal rate, 40.1% conviction rate (389 cases). E Felony: 54.6% dismissal rate, 45.4% conviction rate (300 cases). D Felony: 18.5% dismissal rate, 81.5% conviction rate (57 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

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