Traffic Offense — Unclassified Misdemeanor in New York
27 cases across 3 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data
Traffic Offense cases classified as Unclassified Misdemeanor across 3 New York counties have a 76.9% average dismissal rate and a 23.1% average conviction rate, based on 27 public court records.
Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. Unclassified Misdemeanor is one of multiple classifications for Traffic Offense. Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Data from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026
What Unclassified Misdemeanor Means
Unclassified Misdemeanor is a misdemeanor classification under New York Penal Law. Misdemeanors carry potential county jail sentences of up to one year. Traffic Offense charges classified as Unclassified Misdemeanor are less severe than felony classifications but can still result in a criminal record.
Across 3 counties, Traffic Offense Unclassified Misdemeanor cases have an average dismissal rate of 76.9%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.
County Comparison
Traffic Offense Unclassified Misdemeanor outcomes by county.
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | 63.6% | 36.4% |
| Kings | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Westchester | 6 | 60.0% | 40.0% |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 27 Unclassified Misdemeanor cases analyzed for Traffic Offense. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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