How long does a Weapons Offense case take in Bronx County?

The average case takes 6.7 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 Weapons Offense in Bronx County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. C Felony: 51.6% dismissal rate (4514 cases). A Misdemeanor: 71.8% dismissal rate (3077 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Weapons Offense in Bronx County, NY — 59.9% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Weapons Offense in Bronx County?

Based on 8979 cases in Bronx County, 59.9% are dismissed, 38.7% result in conviction, and 0.2% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.7 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Weapons Offense in Bronx County?

The dismissal rate is 59.9%, based on 8979 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

Q: What is the conviction rate for Weapons Offense in Bronx County?

The conviction rate for Weapons Offense in Bronx County is 38.7%, based on 8979 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Weapons Offense charges reduced in Bronx County?

40.9% of Weapons Offense cases in Bronx County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Q: How does Bronx County compare to other counties for Weapons Offense?

Bronx County has a 59.9% dismissal rate for Weapons Offense. Visit the Weapons Offense overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Weapons offense cases in Bronx County are dismissed at rates far exceeding the statewide average. With a 59.9 percent dismissal rate compared to just 17.3 percent statewide, Bronx County dismisses weapons charges at more than three times the state rate. This gap of 42.6 percentage points suggests that weapons offenses in Bronx County face significant evidentiary or procedural obstacles in prosecution. The trend is moving sharply in this direction—dismissals climbed from 54.2 percent in 2019 to 74.8 percent in 2024, indicating increasingly favorable outcomes for defendants on this charge over the past five years.

Among cases that proceed, charge reductions are common, occurring in 41 percent of cases. The vast majority of reduced charges become disorderly conduct (76 percent of all reductions), with smaller portions reduced to traffic or harassment charges. When convictions do occur, defendants face varied sentences: probation is the most frequent outcome at 20.9 percent of convictions, followed by prison at 18.5 percent and jail at 12.8 percent. Nearly one-third of defendants are released on recognizance pretrial, while another third have bail set with a median amount of ten thousand dollars.

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

59.9%

Dismissal Rate

38.7%

Conviction Rate

6.7 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

59.9%

38.7%

Dismissed 59.9% Convicted 38.7% Acquitted 0.2% YO Adjudication 1.2%

Source: 8,979 public court records, Bronx County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Weapons Offense in Bronx County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
C Felony	4,514	51.6%	45.6%
A Misdemeanor	3,077	71.8%	28.2%
D Felony	1,057	59.1%	40.8%
E Felony	181	64.4%	35.1%
B Misdemeanor	111	74.3%	25.7%
B Felony	39	47.2%	52.8%

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 Weapons Offense outcomes in Bronx County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	1,568	54.2%	44.7%
2020	1,234	58.3%	39.7%
2021	1,363	56.8%	41.4%
2022	1,575	51.2%	46.6%
2023	1,536	63.4%	35.4%
2024	1,549	74.8%	24.8%

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 Weapons Offense in Bronx County are handled at arraignment.

31.7%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

32.2%

Bail Set

0.6%

Remanded

$10,000

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

40.9% of Weapons Offense cases
in Bronx County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Weapons Offense Disorderly Conduct

860 cases (71.4%)

Weapons Offense Traffic Offense

223 cases (18.5%)

Weapons Offense Harassment

44 cases (3.7%)

Weapons Offense Drug Possession

44 cases (3.7%)

Weapons Offense Other

34 cases (2.8%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Weapons Offense convictions in Bronx County.

12.8%

Jail

20.9%

Probation

18.5%

State Prison

6.3%

Fine Only

6.0%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	4,747	58.8%	39.5%
Hispanic	3,883	60.9%	38.0%
White	211	60.9%	38.6%
Asian	83	74.1%	25.9%

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 8,979 cases in Bronx County, 59.9% are dismissed, 38.7% result in conviction, and 0.2% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.7 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Weapons Offense in Bronx County is 59.9%, based on 8,979 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Weapons Offense case in Bronx County takes 6.7 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

31.7% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 32.2% have bail set, and 0.6% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $10,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Weapons Offense in Bronx County is 38.7%, based on 8,979 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.

40.9% of Weapons Offense cases in Bronx County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Bronx County has a 59.9% dismissal rate for Weapons Offense cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Weapons Offense overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Weapons Offense in Bronx County, 12.8% receive a jail sentence, 20.9% receive probation, and 18.5% 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. C Felony: 51.6% dismissal rate, 45.6% conviction rate (4,514 cases). A Misdemeanor: 71.8% dismissal rate, 28.2% conviction rate (3,077 cases). D Felony: 59.1% dismissal rate, 40.8% conviction rate (1,057 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. 8,979 cases analyzed for Weapons Offense in Bronx County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com