DWI in Kings County (Brooklyn): What the Court Data Shows

According to 80,930 New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data records from 2019–2024, DWI / DUI cases across 61 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 9.3% and an average conviction rate of 90.3%.

Kings County (Brooklyn) processes a significant volume of DWI cases each year through its Criminal Court and Supreme Court. This guide examines what DCJS pretrial release data (2019-2024) reveals about how DWI cases are handled in Brooklyn.

What Our Data Shows About DWI in Kings County

Our analysis of DWI cases arraigned in Kings County reveals patterns in pretrial release decisions and case outcomes:

• Pretrial release patterns for DWI cases in Brooklyn reflect the county's high-volume urban court system
• Charge reduction rates may differ from suburban and upstate counties
• The data captures shifts in DWI processing over the 2019-2024 period, including bail reform effects

View DWI statistics for Kings County for detailed data.

Brooklyn's Court System

Kings County's criminal courts handle one of the highest caseloads in the state. The volume of cases processed may influence how DWI cases move through the system, including timelines and plea negotiation patterns.

Pretrial Release Patterns

DWI pretrial release decisions in Kings County reflect both statewide bail reform changes and local judicial practices. Our data shows how ROR, bail, and supervised release rates for DWI charges have changed over the 2019-2024 period in this county compared to statewide trends.

Next Steps

For information about DWI laws and potential penalties, consult a licensed New York attorney. To explore the data, view our Kings County DWI statistics page or compare DWI outcomes across all New York counties.