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

The average case takes 8.8 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 Broome County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. C Felony: 18.1% dismissal rate (206 cases). D Felony: 21.9% dismissal rate (157 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Weapons Offense in Broome County, NY — 22.4% Dismissed

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

The dismissal rate is 22.4%, based on 458 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

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

21.6% of Weapons Offense cases in Broome County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Weapons offense convictions in Broome County occur at a rate of 74.9 percent, reflecting strong prosecution outcomes in this jurisdiction. This conviction rate aligns with statewide patterns, but Broome County's dismissal rate of 22.4 percent runs notably higher than the statewide average of 17.3 percent—a five percentage point advantage for defendants. The dismissal trend has moved upward from 2019 to 2024, growing from 22 percent to 27.8 percent, suggesting prosecutors or courts are increasingly screening out marginal cases or that defense challenges are becoming more successful over time.

Pretrial conditions are restrictive: over half of defendants—51.8 percent—are remanded without bail, while only 28.3 percent are released on their own recognizance. Among those with bail set, the median amount is $100. When convictions occur, prison time is the most common sentence at 39.9 percent, followed by probation at 19.3 percent. About one in five weapons charges are reduced to lesser offenses, with disorderly conduct accounting for more than half of those reductions, suggesting some cases lack the elements needed to sustain the original charge.

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

22.4%

Dismissal Rate

74.9%

Conviction Rate

8.8 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

22.4%

74.9%

Dismissed 22.4% Convicted 74.9% Acquitted 1.2% YO Adjudication 1.5%

Source: 458 public court records, Broome County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
C Felony	206	18.1%	78.2%
D Felony	157	21.9%	75.8%
A Misdemeanor	82	38.2%	61.8%
E Felony	10	10.0%	80.0%

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 Broome County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	56	22.0%	78.0%
2020	62	10.3%	87.9%
2021	73	15.9%	77.8%
2022	88	19.0%	78.5%
2023	94	35.4%	63.3%
2024	84	27.8%	68.1%

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 Broome County are handled at arraignment.

28.3%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

5.9%

Bail Set

51.8%

Remanded

$100

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

21.6% of Weapons Offense cases
in Broome County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Weapons Offense Disorderly Conduct

25 cases (49.0%)

Weapons Offense Drug Possession

18 cases (35.3%)

Weapons Offense Petit Larceny

3 cases (5.9%)

Weapons Offense Other

3 cases (5.9%)

Weapons Offense Obstruction

2 cases (3.9%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

13.0%

Jail

19.3%

Probation

39.9%

State Prison

4.7%

Fine Only

3.3%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	225	25.3%	74.7%
Black	179	20.4%	74.5%
Hispanic	46	15.0%	77.5%

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 458 cases in Broome County, 22.4% are dismissed, 74.9% result in conviction, and 1.2% end in acquittal. The average case takes 8.8 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Weapons Offense in Broome County is 22.4%, based on 458 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 Broome County takes 8.8 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

28.3% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 5.9% have bail set, and 51.8% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $100. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Weapons Offense in Broome County is 74.9%, based on 458 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.

21.6% of Weapons Offense cases in Broome County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Broome County has a 22.4% 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 Broome County, 13.0% receive a jail sentence, 19.3% receive probation, and 39.9% 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: 18.1% dismissal rate, 78.2% conviction rate (206 cases). D Felony: 21.9% dismissal rate, 75.8% conviction rate (157 cases). A Misdemeanor: 38.2% dismissal rate, 61.8% conviction rate (82 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. 458 cases analyzed for Weapons Offense in Broome County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com