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

The average case takes 7.2 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 Tompkins County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. C Felony: 16.9% dismissal rate (60 cases). D Felony: 20.0% dismissal rate (40 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Weapons Offense in Tompkins County, NY — 19.8% Dismissed

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

The dismissal rate is 19.8%, based on 124 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 Tompkins County?

18.5% of Weapons Offense cases in Tompkins County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Drug Possession.

In Tompkins County, weapons offense cases result in conviction in nearly 80 percent of cases, slightly above the statewide average of 82.7 percent. The county's dismissal rate of 19.8 percent runs 2.5 percentage points higher than the state average, suggesting marginally more favorable outcomes at dismissal, though convictions remain the dominant outcome. A notable trend undercuts this modest advantage: dismissal rates have fallen sharply from 28.6 percent in 2019 to just 12.9 percent by 2024, indicating prosecutors or courts have become significantly more likely to pursue these cases to conviction over the past five years.

When defendants face weapons charges in Tompkins County, about one-third receive release on their own recognizance before trial, while roughly one-third face bail set at a median amount of $5,000—leaving one-quarter remanded without bail. Among those convicted, prison sentences are most common at 33.7 percent, followed closely by probation at 31.5 percent. Roughly one in five weapons charges get reduced to something less serious, predominantly to drug possession or disorderly conduct charges, offering a secondary pathway to less severe outcomes for some defendants.

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

19.8%

Dismissal Rate

79.3%

Conviction Rate

7.2 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

19.8%

79.3%

Dismissed 19.8% Convicted 79.3% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 124 public court records, Tompkins County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
C Felony	60	16.9%	83.1%
D Felony	40	20.0%	80.0%
A Misdemeanor	21	31.6%	63.2%

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 Tompkins County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	7	28.6%	71.4%
2020	10	33.3%	66.7%
2021	16	25.0%	75.0%
2022	28	3.8%	92.3%
2023	28	33.3%	66.7%
2024	35	12.9%	87.1%

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 Tompkins County are handled at arraignment.

33.7%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

30.3%

Bail Set

25.8%

Remanded

$5,000

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

18.5% of Weapons Offense cases
in Tompkins County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Weapons Offense Drug Possession

4 cases (30.8%)

Weapons Offense Disorderly Conduct

4 cases (30.8%)

Weapons Offense Other

3 cases (23.1%)

Weapons Offense Traffic Offense

1 cases (7.7%)

Weapons Offense Obstruction

1 cases (7.7%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

14.1%

Jail

31.5%

Probation

33.7%

State Prison

1.1%

Fine Only

2.2%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	61	23.2%	75.0%
Black	57	18.5%	81.5%

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 124 cases in Tompkins County, 19.8% are dismissed, 79.3% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 7.2 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Weapons Offense in Tompkins County is 19.8%, based on 124 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 Tompkins County takes 7.2 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

33.7% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 30.3% have bail set, and 25.8% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $5,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Weapons Offense in Tompkins County is 79.3%, based on 124 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.

18.5% of Weapons Offense cases in Tompkins County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Drug Possession.

Tompkins County has a 19.8% 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 Tompkins County, 14.1% receive a jail sentence, 31.5% receive probation, and 33.7% 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: 16.9% dismissal rate, 83.1% conviction rate (60 cases). D Felony: 20.0% dismissal rate, 80.0% conviction rate (40 cases). A Misdemeanor: 31.6% dismissal rate, 63.2% conviction rate (21 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. 124 cases analyzed for Weapons Offense in Tompkins County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com