DWI in Westchester County: What the Court Data Shows

In Westchester County, 2.4% of 4,590 DWI / DUI cases (DCJS, 2019–2024) were dismissed; 97.3% ended in conviction. Median case duration: 266 days. Pretrial release: 84.6% ROR. Median bail when set: $250. 2.1% of cases were reduced to a lesser charge, most commonly Traffic Offense.

Westchester DWI / DUI — By the Numbers

Pretrial Release (Westchester County)

Sentencing Profile (Westchester County)

For the 97.3% of 4,590 DWI / DUI cases that ended in conviction in Westchester County: 77.3% received a fine only; 16.4% received probation; 4.4% received a jail sentence; 0.3% 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 Westchester County DWI / DUI profile, see our data page.

Westchester County, the densely populated suburban county north of New York City, has processed 4,590 DWI cases between 2019 and 2024. This guide examines what DCJS pretrial release data reveals about DWI case outcomes in Westchester — a jurisdiction where DWI convictions are among the most likely in the state.

What Our Data Shows About DWI in Westchester

Based on our analysis of 4,590 DWI cases in Westchester County (DCJS, 2019-2024):

• The dismissal rate is 2.4% — less than half the statewide DWI average of 5.1%
• The conviction rate is 97.3%, among the highest in New York
• The median case takes 266 days to resolve, well above the statewide average of 164 days

View DWI statistics for Westchester County for detailed data.

Westchester County Court Context

Westchester's courts serve a populous suburban county with a mix of cities, villages, and towns. The county's 266-day median timeline — roughly 100 days longer than the statewide DWI average — may reflect court scheduling, caseload volume, or the pace of plea negotiations in this jurisdiction. Despite the longer timeline, the data suggests that very few DWI cases in Westchester end in dismissal.

Pretrial Release Patterns

DWI pretrial release decisions in Westchester County reflect both statewide bail reform changes and local judicial practices. The county's high conviction rate and low dismissal rate suggest that prosecutors pursue DWI cases aggressively through disposition. Our data tracks how ROR, bail, and supervised release rates for DWI charges have shifted over the 2019-2024 period.

Next Steps

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