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VTL 0600 — Leave Accident-Result In Death

Felony · 1,156 cases across 16 counties · 2024–2025

Under VTL § 0600 (Leave Accident-Result In Death), 45.5% of 1,156 cases statewide were dismissed and 54.5% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 16 New York counties.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Leave Accident-Result In Death is classified as a Felony under New York law. Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025, updated monthly. Last updated: March 2026

1,156
Total Cases
45.5%
Dismissal Rate
54.5%
Conviction Rate
16
Counties

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What the Data Shows

Leave Accident-Result In Death (VTL § 0600) is a Felony under New York law. Based on 1,156 arraignments across 16 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 45.5% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 54.5% of cases result in conviction, including guilty pleas and trial verdicts
  • Geographic variation: Click any county below for specific fines, sentencing breakdowns, and dismissal reasons

These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual case results. For legal guidance, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Outcomes by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Queens 157 58.1% 41.9%
Kings 142 72.3% 27.7%
Suffolk 141 17.0% 83.0%
Nassau 124 25.0% 75.0%
New York 121 81.2% 18.8%
Westchester 106 27.7% 72.3%
Bronx 86 76.7% 23.3%
Erie 51 23.8% 76.2%
Onondaga 47 34.2% 65.8%
Monroe 34 7.7% 92.3%
Richmond 33 70.0% 30.0%
Schenectady 25 5.3% 94.7%
Albany 24 5.0% 95.0%
Niagara 22 9.1% 90.9%
Orange 22 21.1% 78.9%
Oneida 21 22.2% 77.8%

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

VTL 0600 is the New York statute for Leave Accident-Result In Death, classified as a Felony. Based on 1,156 arraignments in 2024–2025, 45.5% of cases are dismissed and 54.5% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Leave Accident-Result In Death vary across 16 New York counties. Click any county in the table above for detailed statistics including sentencing, fines, and demographic breakdowns.
This data comes from the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act data, covering criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025. The data is updated monthly, generally on the 6th of each month. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 1,156 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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