Refuse or fail to present a valid LIRR ticket or tender fare in Suffolk County
21NYCRR § 1097.9 · Violation · 130 cases · 2024–2025
In Suffolk County, 97.4% of 130 Refuse or fail to present a valid LIRR ticket or tender fare (21NYCRR 1097.9) cases were dismissed and 2.6% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $50.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
Fines & Surcharges
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | 2 | 66.7% |
| Imprisonment | 1 | 33.3% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 107 |
| Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 3 |
| ACD | 2 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 37 |
| 18-24 | 35 |
| 35-44 | 27 |
| Under 18 | 10 |
| 45-54 | 9 |
| 55-64 | 8 |
| 65+ | 1 |
21NYCRR 1097.9 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau | 267 | 92.7% | 7.3% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 130 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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