Felonies Resolved as Misdemeanors

This chart shows the percent of cases that were filed as felonies but resolved as misdemeanors. It is important to ensure accurate charging decisions based on the facts of the case. However, prosecutors may decide to decrease a felony to a misdemeanor.

Initial filing charge is determined by the most serious filed charge; resolution charge is determined by the most serious conviction charge. Cases grouped by disposition date.
Source: Prosecutorial Performance Indicators PPI 9.4Get the data