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21NYCRR 1097.5 — Prohibited Uses - Consume controlled substance w/o valid prescription

Misdemeanor · 212 cases across 2 counties · 2024–2025

Under 21NYCRR § 1097.5 (Prohibited Uses - Consume controlled substance w/o valid prescription), 94.3% of 212 cases statewide were dismissed and 5.7% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 2 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. Prohibited Uses - Consume controlled substance w/o valid prescription is classified as a Misdemeanor 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

212
Total Cases
94.3%
Dismissal Rate
5.7%
Conviction Rate
2
Counties

See also: All Other charges (DCJS data, 2019–2024) for pretrial release, bail, and charge reduction data.

What the Data Shows

Prohibited Uses - Consume controlled substance w/o valid prescription (21NYCRR § 1097.5) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 212 arraignments across 2 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 94.3% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 5.7% 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
Nassau 129 92.5% 7.5%
Suffolk 83 97.0% 3.0%

Common Questions

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

21NYCRR 1097.5 is the New York statute for Prohibited Uses - Consume controlled substance w/o valid prescription, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 212 arraignments in 2024–2025, 94.3% of cases are dismissed and 5.7% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Prohibited Uses - Consume controlled substance w/o valid prescription vary across 2 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). 212 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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