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A felony defendant is very unlikely to be acquitted by a jury in NY State, though they have a fair chance of their case being dismissed based on merit or procedure by a judge.
| Results in NYS Felony Cases, 2021 | ||
| Disposition | Cases | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Acquitted | 137 | 0.13% |
| Diverted and Dismissed | 178 | 0.17% |
| Other Favorable | 1,828 | 1.70% |
| Covered by Another Case | 4,989 | 4.63% |
| DA Declined to Prosecute | 6,248 | 5.80% |
| Dismissed-ACD | 7,261 | 6.74% |
| Dismissed-Not ACD | 36,720 | 34.06% |
| Convicted-Sentenced | 50,435 | 46.79% |
| Andy Arthur, 4/5/23 Data Source: NYS DCJS | ||
DCJS Definitions
Convicted-Sentenced: Cases resulting in a conviction, either by plea or trial, where a sentence has been imposed.
Diverted and Dismissed: Cases dismissed after successful completion of a treatment/diversion program pursuant to CPL 400.10(04).
Covered by Another Case: Cases resolved by a disposition (usually a guilty plea) in a separate case.
Dismissed-Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal (ACD): Cases dismissed after a period of adjournment per CPL 170.55.
Dismissed-Not ACD: Cases that were dismissed based on merit or procedure.
Acquitted: Cases where the defendant was found not guilty after trial.
DA Declined to Prosecute: Cases where the District Attorney declined to bring formal charges against the arrested individual.
Other: Includes cases abated by the defendant’s death, unknown favorable dispositions, and cases where it was determined that New York State did not have jurisdiction.