DWI in Richmond County (Staten Island): What the Court Data Shows

In Richmond County, 6.8% of 1,746 DWI / DUI cases (DCJS, 2019–2024) were dismissed; 93.1% ended in conviction. Median case duration: 187 days. Pretrial release: 88.5% ROR. Median bail when set: $5,000. 16.6% of cases were reduced to a lesser charge, most commonly Disorderly Conduct.

Richmond DWI / DUI — By the Numbers

Pretrial Release (Richmond County)

Sentencing Profile (Richmond County)

For the 93.1% of 1,746 DWI / DUI cases that ended in conviction in Richmond County: 84.9% received a fine only; 3.2% received probation; 4.9% received a jail sentence; 0.2% 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 Richmond County DWI / DUI profile, see our data page.

Richmond County (Staten Island) occupies a unique position among New York City's five boroughs for DWI case outcomes. With 1,746 DWI cases processed between 2019 and 2024, Staten Island's data more closely resembles suburban counties than its fellow NYC boroughs.

What Our Data Shows About DWI in Richmond County

Based on our analysis of 1,746 DWI cases in Richmond County (DCJS, 2019-2024):

• The dismissal rate is 6.8% — close to the statewide DWI average of 5.1%, unlike the Bronx (31.8%) and Manhattan (36.1%)
• The conviction rate is 93.1%, near the statewide average of 94.5%
• The median case takes 187 days to resolve, about three weeks above the statewide average of 164 days

View DWI statistics for Richmond County (Staten Island) for detailed data.

Staten Island Court Context

Richmond County's criminal courts serve New York City's least populated and most suburban borough. The county's DWI outcomes — with a dismissal rate near the statewide average and a conviction rate above 93% — stand in contrast to the much higher dismissal rates seen in the Bronx and Manhattan. This divergence within the same city highlights how local court practices shape DWI case outcomes.

Pretrial Release Patterns

DWI pretrial release decisions in Richmond County show patterns that blend NYC court dynamics with suburban-style conviction rates. Our data tracks ROR, bail, and supervised release rates for DWI charges over the 2019-2024 period, capturing how Staten Island's unique position among the boroughs plays out in pretrial decisions.

Next Steps

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