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

The average case takes 6.0 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 Monroe County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 67.2% dismissal rate (753 cases). E Felony: 21.4% dismissal rate (313 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Theft of Services in Monroe County, NY — 49.3% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Theft of Services in Monroe County?

Based on 1308 cases in Monroe County, 49.3% are dismissed, 49.4% result in conviction, and 0.3% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 49.3%, based on 1308 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 Monroe County?

71.5% of Theft of Services cases in Monroe County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Theft of Services cases in Monroe County resolve very differently than the statewide pattern. Nearly half of the 1,308 cases end in dismissal—a rate 17.4 percentage points higher than the state average of 31.9 percent. Convictions occur in virtually the same proportion as dismissals (49.4 percent), making outcomes highly split. Over the six-year period from 2019 to 2024, dismissal rates have drifted slightly downward from 49 to 47 percent, suggesting prosecutors may be securing slightly stronger cases or that court outcomes have become marginally less favorable to defendants on this charge.

Charge reduction is a dominant feature of these cases: 71.5 percent are reduced before trial, typically to Disorderly Conduct (62 percent of reductions). At pretrial stages, roughly one-third of defendants are released on recognizance while 16.6 percent have bail set, with a median of $250. When convictions do result, jail sentences appear in about one-quarter of cases, while probation and prison terms are less common at 6.8 and 6.6 percent respectively. Cases take approximately six months to resolve.

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

49.3%

Dismissal Rate

49.4%

Conviction Rate

6.0 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

49.3%

49.4%

Dismissed 49.3% Convicted 49.4% Acquitted 0.3% YO Adjudication 1.1%

Source: 1,308 public court records, Monroe County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	753	67.2%	32.6%
E Felony	313	21.4%	74.8%
D Felony	230	17.3%	80.1%
C Felony	11	42.9%	57.1%

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 Monroe County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	179	49.0%	50.3%
2020	186	57.5%	41.1%
2021	162	59.0%	40.3%
2022	185	44.7%	54.0%
2023	344	43.3%	55.5%
2024	248	47.0%	50.3%

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 Theft of Services in Monroe County are handled at arraignment.

36.9%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

16.6%

Bail Set

10.4%

Remanded

$250

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

71.5% of Theft of Services cases
in Monroe County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Theft of Services Disorderly Conduct

201 cases (59.3%)

Theft of Services Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

108 cases (31.9%)

Theft of Services DWI / DUI

15 cases (4.4%)

Theft of Services Petit Larceny

8 cases (2.4%)

Theft of Services Traffic Offense

7 cases (2.1%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

24.2%

Jail

6.8%

Probation

6.6%

State Prison

4.7%

Fine Only

8.9%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	760	52.6%	45.9%
White	347	41.8%	58.2%
Hispanic	175	48.9%	49.6%

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 1,308 cases in Monroe County, 49.3% are dismissed, 49.4% result in conviction, and 0.3% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Theft of Services in Monroe County is 49.3%, based on 1,308 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 Monroe County takes 6.0 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

36.9% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 16.6% have bail set, and 10.4% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $250. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Theft of Services in Monroe County is 49.4%, based on 1,308 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.

71.5% of Theft of Services cases in Monroe County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Monroe County has a 49.3% 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 Monroe County, 24.2% receive a jail sentence, 6.8% receive probation, and 6.6% 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. A Misdemeanor: 67.2% dismissal rate, 32.6% conviction rate (753 cases). E Felony: 21.4% dismissal rate, 74.8% conviction rate (313 cases). D Felony: 17.3% dismissal rate, 80.1% conviction rate (230 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. 1,308 cases analyzed for Theft of Services in Monroe County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com