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PL 240.30 — Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree

Court outcome data from 20,832 cases across 41 counties · 2019–2024

This page provides statistics from DCJS pretrial release data for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. For the current text of this statute, consult the New York Penal Law or Vehicle and Traffic Law. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.

According to 20,832 New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data records from 2019–2024, cases related to PL 240.30 — Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree across 41 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 72.4% and an average conviction rate of 27.4%.

About This Statute

This section addresses aggravated harassment in the second degree in New York, which involves communicating threats or engaging in conduct intended to harass, annoy, or alarm another person. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the New York Penal Law or a licensed New York attorney.

Court Outcome Statistics

Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across New York counties (2019–2024) shows:

20,832
Total Cases
72.4%
Avg Dismissal Rate
27.4%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Counties

Counties with the most cases related to this statute.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Kings 4,417 88.5% 11.5% 3.3 months
New York 3,191 82.2% 17.8% 3.5 months
Queens 2,997 80.1% 19.9% 3.8 months
Bronx 1,958 82.4% 17.6% 3.6 months
Suffolk 1,266 60.3% 39.4% 8.1 months
Nassau 1,083 52.2% 47.4% 6.8 months
Richmond 724 68.8% 31.2% 4.2 months
Westchester 584 54.9% 44.9% 5.1 months
Monroe 575 75.4% 24.2% 4.2 months
Erie 568 56.7% 43.1% 4.7 months
Onondaga 400 59.6% 40.4% 8.4 months
Schenectady 360 61.2% 38.2% 6.5 months
Chautauqua 278 42.4% 56.8% 4.9 months
Orange 259 73.9% 26.1% 7.7 months
Oneida 222 39.4% 60.0% 6.0 months

Source: DCJS Pretrial Release Data, 2019–2024 — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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Aggravated Harassment — All Counties
20,832 cases · 72.4% dismissed
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Common Questions

Based on 20,832 cases from 2019–2024, charges related to PL 240.30 — Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree have an average dismissal rate of 72.4% and a conviction rate of 27.4% across 41 New York counties. Outcomes vary by county — view all counties for detailed data.
20,832 cases related to PL 240.30 — Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree were recorded across 41 New York counties from 2019–2024. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the New York Penal Law.

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