Menacing in New York: What the Court Data Shows

According to 30,693 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024, Menacing cases across 41 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 73.3% and an average conviction rate of 26.4%.

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.

Menacing charges in New York involve conduct that places another person in fear of physical injury and range from misdemeanors to felonies. This page examines what DCJS pretrial release records (2019-2024) reveal about menacing case outcomes across the state.

What Our Data Shows About Menacing Outcomes

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

Menacing charges span misdemeanor and felony levels, affecting pretrial release patterns
Charge reduction rates for menacing vary across counties
Menacing cases often appear alongside other charges such as assault and harassment

View menacing statistics across all New York counties

Variation Across New York

Menacing outcomes differ across New York counties. The data shows geographic variation in how menacing cases are charged, prosecuted, and resolved. The severity level (second degree misdemeanor versus first degree felony) significantly affects case processing patterns.

Pretrial Release Patterns

Menacing charges range from Class A misdemeanor to Class E felony. Our data tracks how pretrial release decisions correspond to charge severity across counties. Lower-level menacing charges are subject to bail reform provisions, while felony menacing may be bail-eligible.

Understanding the Statistics

When reviewing menacing 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 menacing laws and potential penalties, consult a licensed New York attorney or visit the New York Penal Law. To explore the data, view our menacing statistics by county.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our data shows meaningful county-level variation in how menacing 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 menacing 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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