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

The average case takes 8.5 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 Putnam County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 30.0% dismissal rate (10 cases). D Felony: 22.2% dismissal rate (10 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Theft of Services in Putnam County, NY — 29.2% Dismissed

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

The dismissal rate is 29.2%, based on 25 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 Putnam County?

82.4% of Theft of Services cases in Putnam County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

In Putnam County, theft of services cases result in conviction about 71 percent of the time, slightly below the statewide dismissal rate of 32 percent. The county's 29 percent dismissal rate trails the state average by 2.7 percentage points, suggesting prosecutors here pursue these cases with somewhat more success than peers elsewhere. No defendants have been acquitted in the 25 cases tracked, indicating cases either resolve through dismissal or conviction rather than trial verdict.

Charge reduction is the dominant pattern in Putnam County theft of services prosecutions, occurring in over 82 percent of cases. Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property each account for roughly 39 percent of reductions, while Petit Larceny makes up 23 percent. Among convicted defendants, 41 percent receive jail time, while the remainder split between probation, prison, fines, and time served. About half of defendants are released on their own recognizance pretrial, with 21 percent held on bail and 21 percent remanded without bail.

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

29.2%

Dismissal Rate

70.8%

Conviction Rate

8.5 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

29.2%

70.8%

Dismissed 29.2% Convicted 70.8% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 25 public court records, Putnam County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
E Felony	10	30.0%	70.0%
D Felony	10	22.2%	77.8%

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 Putnam County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2023	13	33.3%	66.7%
2024	6	33.3%	66.7%

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 Putnam County are handled at arraignment.

47.4%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

21.1%

Bail Set

21.1%

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

82.4% of Theft of Services cases
in Putnam County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Theft of Services Disorderly Conduct

5 cases (35.7%)

Theft of Services Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

5 cases (35.7%)

Theft of Services Petit Larceny

3 cases (21.4%)

Theft of Services Other

1 cases (7.1%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

41.2%

Jail

5.9%

Probation

11.8%

State Prison

11.8%

Fine Only

11.8%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	16	25.0%	75.0%

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 25 cases in Putnam County, 29.2% are dismissed, 70.8% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 8.5 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Theft of Services in Putnam County is 29.2%, based on 25 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 Putnam County takes 8.5 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

47.4% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 21.1% have bail set, and 21.1% are remanded without bail. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Theft of Services in Putnam County is 70.8%, based on 25 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.

82.4% of Theft of Services cases in Putnam County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Putnam County has a 29.2% 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 Putnam County, 41.2% receive a jail sentence, 5.9% receive probation, and 11.8% 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. E Felony: 30.0% dismissal rate, 70.0% conviction rate (10 cases). D Felony: 22.2% dismissal rate, 77.8% 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. 25 cases analyzed for Theft of Services in Putnam County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com