DWI in Queens County: What the Court Data Shows

In Queens County, 27.2% of 5,485 DWI / DUI cases (DCJS, 2019–2024) were dismissed; 72.5% ended in conviction. Median case duration: 251 days. Pretrial release: 86.3% ROR. Median bail when set: $2,500. 5.6% of cases were reduced to a lesser charge, most commonly Disorderly Conduct.

Queens DWI / DUI — By the Numbers

27.2%

Dismissal Rate

72.5%

Conviction Rate

251

Median Days to Disposition

Pretrial Release (Queens County)

86.3%

Released on Recognizance

1.8%

Bail Set

$2,500

Median Bail When Set

Sentencing Profile (Queens County)

For the 72.5% of 5,485 DWI / DUI cases that ended in conviction in Queens County: 88.8% received a fine only; 5.1% received probation; 2.9% received a jail sentence; 0.1% received a state prison sentence. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case.

Source: NY DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). See our methodology for definitions. Statutory references: NY VTL § 1192 (driving while intoxicated). For the full Queens County DWI / DUI profile, see our data page.

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.

Queens County handles a large volume of DWI cases each year. This guide examines what DCJS pretrial release data (2019-2024) reveals about how DWI cases are processed in Queens.

What Our Data Shows About DWI in Queens

Our analysis of DWI cases arraigned in Queens County reveals:

Pretrial release patterns for DWI in Queens reflect the county's urban court dynamics
Charge reduction and plea patterns may differ from other NYC boroughs and suburban counties
The data captures shifts over the bail reform period (2019-2024)

View DWI statistics for Queens County for detailed data.

Queens County Court Context

Queens is one of the most diverse counties in the nation, and its courts process cases from a broad geographic area. The county's caseload volume and composition may influence how DWI cases are prioritized and resolved compared to smaller jurisdictions.

Pretrial Release Patterns

DWI pretrial release decisions in Queens County show how statewide bail reform interacts with local practices. Our data tracks ROR, bail, and supervised release rates for DWI charges over time, allowing comparison with other counties and boroughs.

Next Steps

For information about DWI laws and potential penalties, consult a licensed New York attorney. View Queens County DWI statistics or compare DWI outcomes across all New York counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our analysis of DCJS pretrial release records from 2019-2024 shows that DWI cases in Queens County have distinct patterns in pretrial release and disposition compared to other New York counties. Visit our Queens County DWI data page for detailed statistics.

Our data shows variation in DWI processing across the five New York City boroughs. Queens County may show different ROR rates, bail patterns, and charge reduction frequencies compared to Kings, New York, Bronx, and Richmond counties.

For legal advice about a DWI charge in Queens County, consult a licensed New York attorney who practices in Queens Criminal Court. Our site provides court statistics, not legal recommendations.

Related Data

DWI / DUI

80,930 cases · 5.1% dismissed

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