Prohibited Uses - Consume controlled substance w/o valid prescription in Nassau County
21NYCRR § 1097.5 · Misdemeanor · 129 cases · 2024–2025
In Nassau County, 92.5% of 129 Prohibited Uses - Consume controlled substance w/o valid prescription (21NYCRR 1097.5) cases were dismissed and 7.5% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $52.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
129
Total Cases
92.5%
Dismissal Rate
7.5%
Conviction Rate
92.2%
DAT Rate
47
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$52
Median Fine
$5–$150
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
4
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | 4 | 50.0% |
| Unconditional Discharge | 2 | 25.0% |
| Surcharge | 1 | 12.5% |
| Imprisonment | 1 | 12.5% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 67 |
| Defective Accusatory Instrument (CPL 170.30 (1)(a)) | 25 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 3 |
| Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 2 |
| Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 45-54 | 20 |
| 25-34 | 16 |
| 35-44 | 13 |
| 65+ | 13 |
| 55-64 | 13 |
| 18-24 | 8 |
21NYCRR 1097.5 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 83 | 97.0% | 3.0% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 129 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 92.5% of Prohibited Uses - Consume controlled substance w/o valid prescription cases in Nassau County are dismissed and 7.5% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $52. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 4 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Prohibited Uses - Consume controlled substance w/o valid prescription in Nassau County is $52. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 129 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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