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PL 155.25 — Petit Larceny

Court outcome data from 128,126 cases across 59 counties · 2019–2024

This page provides statistics from DCJS pretrial release data for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. For the current text of this statute, consult the New York Penal Law or Vehicle and Traffic Law. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.

According to 128,126 New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data records from 2019–2024, cases related to PL 155.25 — Petit Larceny across 59 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 49.3% and an average conviction rate of 50.7%.

About This Statute

This section addresses petit larceny in New York, which involves stealing property. It is a class A misdemeanor and one of the most frequently charged theft offenses in the state. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the New York Penal Law or a licensed New York attorney.

Court Outcome Statistics

Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across New York counties (2019–2024) shows:

128,126
Total Cases
49.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
50.7%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Counties

Counties with the most cases related to this statute.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
New York 23,494 40.7% 59.3% 5.0 months
Kings 15,159 68.9% 31.1% 4.7 months
Queens 13,115 62.3% 37.7% 6.0 months
Suffolk 11,191 47.9% 52.0% 6.6 months
Bronx 8,938 50.3% 49.7% 6.0 months
Nassau 8,757 69.6% 30.3% 6.1 months
Erie 4,551 54.7% 45.3% 6.1 months
Westchester 4,196 28.6% 71.1% 6.1 months
Monroe 3,447 58.3% 41.6% 6.0 months
Onondaga 3,293 67.2% 32.6% 7.3 months
Oneida 3,227 33.9% 66.0% 3.8 months
Richmond 2,843 27.8% 72.2% 5.1 months
Niagara 2,183 34.3% 65.5% 4.4 months
Broome 2,090 54.3% 45.4% 6.0 months
Orange 1,763 47.1% 52.9% 6.1 months

Source: DCJS Pretrial Release Data, 2019–2024 — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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Petit Larceny — All Counties
128,126 cases · 49.3% dismissed
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Common Questions

Based on 128,126 cases from 2019–2024, charges related to PL 155.25 — Petit Larceny have an average dismissal rate of 49.3% and a conviction rate of 50.7% across 59 New York counties. Outcomes vary by county — view all counties for detailed data.
128,126 cases related to PL 155.25 — Petit Larceny were recorded across 59 New York counties from 2019–2024. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the New York Penal Law.

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