What is the dismissal rate for Tax Offense in Kings County?

The dismissal rate is 81.7%, based on 179 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

How long does a Tax Offense case take in Kings County?

The average case takes 6.1 months from arraignment to disposition. Duration depends on factors specific to each case including whether bail is set and plea negotiations.

How do outcomes vary by charge class for Tax Offense in Kings County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 84.3% dismissal rate (90 cases). A Misdemeanor: 85.7% dismissal rate (80 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Tax Offense in Kings County, NY — 81.7% Dismissed

Q: What is the conviction rate for Tax Offense in Kings County?

The conviction rate for Tax Offense in Kings County is 18.3%, based on 179 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Tax Offense charges reduced in Kings County?

93.8% of Tax Offense cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Q: How does Kings County compare to other counties for Tax Offense?

Kings County has a 81.7% dismissal rate for Tax Offense. Visit the Tax Offense overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Tax offense cases in Kings County are dismissed at a dramatically higher rate than the statewide average. The 81.7% dismissal rate in Kings County runs 27 percentage points above the state's 54.5% rate, suggesting that prosecutors or courts handle tax charges much more leniently in this county. Over the past six years, this dismissal trend has accelerated further—rising from 76.6% in 2019 to 91.7% in 2024. Of the 179 total cases, only about one in five defendants end up convicted, and no acquittals were recorded.

When tax offense cases do proceed, defendants almost always receive pretrial release: 74.2% were released without bail, and only 1.1% had bail set. Among the small group convicted, sentences are light—nearly half received time served, and roughly 16% received fines. What's most striking is the rate of charge reduction: 93.8% of cases see the original tax offense charge reduced, predominantly to disorderly conduct. This pattern indicates that tax cases rarely proceed as charged; instead, they typically follow a pathway of reduction and dismissal.

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

81.7%

Dismissal Rate

18.3%

Conviction Rate

6.1 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

81.7%

18.3%

Dismissed 81.7% Convicted 18.3% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 179 public court records, Kings County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Tax Offense in Kings County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
E Felony	90	84.3%	15.7%
A Misdemeanor	80	85.7%	14.3%
D Felony	6	0.0%	100.0%

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 Tax Offense outcomes in Kings County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	77	76.6%	23.4%
2020	27	92.6%	7.4%
2021	9	85.7%	14.3%
2022	20	85.0%	15.0%
2023	29	75.0%	25.0%
2024	13	91.7%	8.3%

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 Tax Offense in Kings County are handled at arraignment.

74.2%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

1.1%

Bail Set

0.0%

Remanded

$1

Median Bail Amount

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

93.8% of Tax Offense cases
in Kings County are reduced

Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.

Most common reductions

Tax Offense Disorderly Conduct

25 cases (83.3%)

Tax Offense Other

3 cases (10.0%)

Tax Offense Traffic Offense

1 cases (3.3%)

Tax Offense Obstruction

1 cases (3.3%)

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Tax Offense in Kings County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Asian	92	82.2%	17.8%
White	26	84.6%	15.4%
Hispanic	21	75.0%	25.0%
Black	13	84.6%	15.4%

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.

Based on 179 cases in Kings County, 81.7% are dismissed, 18.3% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.1 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Tax Offense in Kings County is 81.7%, based on 179 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Tax Offense case in Kings County takes 6.1 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

74.2% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 1.1% have bail set, and 0.0% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Tax Offense in Kings County is 18.3%, based on 179 cases from public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.

93.8% of Tax Offense cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Kings County has a 81.7% dismissal rate for Tax Offense cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Tax Offense overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

Sentencing data varies by case. Consult a licensed attorney for information about potential penalties for your specific situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 84.3% dismissal rate, 15.7% conviction rate (90 cases). A Misdemeanor: 85.7% dismissal rate, 14.3% conviction rate (80 cases). D Felony: 0.0% dismissal rate, 100.0% conviction rate (6 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 179 cases analyzed for Tax Offense in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com