How long does a Theft of Services case take in Livingston County?

The average case takes 6.5 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 Theft of Services in Livingston County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. D Felony: 13.3% dismissal rate (15 cases). E Felony: 12.5% dismissal rate (10 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Theft of Services in Livingston County, NY — 11.5% Dismissed

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Theft of Services in Livingston County?

The dismissal rate is 11.5%, based on 29 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

Q: How often are Theft of Services charges reduced in Livingston County?

63.6% of Theft of Services cases in Livingston County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Criminal Possession of Stolen Property.

Theft of Services charges in Livingston County result in conviction far more often than statewide, with an 84.6% conviction rate compared to a dismissal rate of just 11.5%—nearly 20 percentage points below the state average of 31.9%. No defendants have been acquitted in the 29 cases tracked, and cases take around six and a half months to resolve. The upward trend in dismissals from 0% in 2022 to 20% in 2024 suggests prosecutors or courts may be applying increasing scrutiny to these charges, though convictions remain the dominant outcome.

Charge reductions occur in nearly two-thirds of cases, with most reduced to Criminal Possession of Stolen Property rather than dismissed outright. At pretrial, about two-thirds of defendants secure release on their own recognizance, though 27% are remanded without bail. Among those convicted, sentences split evenly between jail and prison terms, with roughly equal numbers receiving each; probation and time-served outcomes are less common, occurring in under 20% of convictions each.

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

11.5%

Dismissal Rate

84.6%

Conviction Rate

6.5 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

84.6%

Dismissed 11.5% Convicted 84.6% Acquitted 0.0% YO Adjudication 3.8%

Source: 29 public court records, Livingston County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Theft of Services in Livingston County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
D Felony	15	13.3%	80.0%
E Felony	10	12.5%	87.5%

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 Theft of Services outcomes in Livingston County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2022	5	0.0%	100.0%
2023	12	18.2%	72.7%
2024	6	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 Theft of Services in Livingston County are handled at arraignment.

66.7%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

6.7%

Bail Set

26.7%

Remanded

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

63.6% of Theft of Services cases
in Livingston County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Theft of Services Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

6 cases (50.0%)

Theft of Services Grand Larceny

3 cases (25.0%)

Theft of Services Other Penal Law

1 cases (8.3%)

Theft of Services Escape / Bail Jumping

1 cases (8.3%)

Theft of Services Drug Possession

1 cases (8.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Theft of Services convictions in Livingston County.

27.3%

Jail

18.2%

Probation

27.3%

State Prison

9.1%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Theft of Services in Livingston County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	23	15.0%	85.0%

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.

Based on 29 cases in Livingston County, 11.5% are dismissed, 84.6% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.5 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Theft of Services in Livingston County is 11.5%, based on 29 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Theft of Services case in Livingston County takes 6.5 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

66.7% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 6.7% have bail set, and 26.7% are remanded without bail. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Theft of Services in Livingston County is 84.6%, based on 29 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.

63.6% of Theft of Services cases in Livingston County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Criminal Possession of Stolen Property.

Livingston County has a 11.5% dismissal rate for Theft of Services cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Theft of Services overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Theft of Services in Livingston County, 27.3% receive a jail sentence, 18.2% receive probation, and 27.3% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. D Felony: 13.3% dismissal rate, 80.0% conviction rate (15 cases). E Felony: 12.5% dismissal rate, 87.5% conviction rate (10 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. 29 cases analyzed for Theft of Services in Livingston County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com