Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in New York: What the Court Data Shows

According to 9,014 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation cases across 46 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 20.9% and an average conviction rate of 79.1%.

Disclaimer: This page provides statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws and penalties change — consult a licensed New York attorney and the New York Penal Law for current legal information. Past court outcomes do not predict future results.

Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (AUO) charges in New York involve driving with a suspended or revoked license. This page examines what DCJS pretrial release records (2019-2024) reveal about how AUO cases are handled across the state.

What Our Data Shows About Aggravated Unlicensed Operation Outcomes

Based on our analysis of aggravated unlicensed operation cases across New York courts (DCJS pretrial release records, 2019-2024):

AUO charges range from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the degree and circumstances
AUO frequently appears alongside DWI charges in the data
Pretrial release patterns for AUO reflect the relatively lower severity of most charges in this category

View aggravated unlicensed operation statistics across all New York counties

Variation Across New York

AUO case outcomes vary across New York counties. The data shows geographic differences in how these charges are processed, which may reflect local enforcement patterns, the prevalence of license suspension, and prosecutorial approaches to driving-related offenses in different jurisdictions.

Pretrial Release Patterns

Most AUO charges are misdemeanors subject to bail reform provisions limiting bail. Our data tracks pretrial release patterns for AUO across all 62 counties. When AUO appears alongside DWI charges, the combined charges may affect pretrial release decisions differently than AUO alone.

Understanding the Statistics

When reviewing aggravated unlicensed operation data, keep in mind:

Statistics reflect aggregate patterns from DCJS pretrial release records — individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case
County-level differences may reflect local practices, caseload volumes, and available programs
Data covers 2019-2024, a period that includes bail reform and its subsequent amendments

Next Steps

For information about aggravated unlicensed operation laws and potential penalties, consult a licensed New York attorney or visit the New York Penal Law. To explore the data, view our aggravated unlicensed operation statistics by county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our analysis of DCJS pretrial release records from 2019-2024 shows that aggravated unlicensed operation outcomes vary across New York's 62 counties. Pretrial release patterns, charge reduction rates, and disposition outcomes all differ by county. Visit our aggravated unlicensed operation data page for county-specific statistics.

Our data shows meaningful county-level variation in how aggravated unlicensed operation cases are handled. Urban, suburban, and rural counties may show different pretrial release rates, bail patterns, and charge reduction frequencies for similar charges.

For current information about aggravated unlicensed operation laws and potential penalties, consult a licensed New York attorney or visit the New York State Senate website for the Penal Law text. Our site provides court outcome statistics, not legal guidance.

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