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ABC 065-C — Unlaw Poss Alc Persn Under 21

Violation · 207 cases across 4 counties · 2024–2025

Under ABC § 065-C (Unlaw Poss Alc Persn Under 21), 38.3% of 207 cases statewide were dismissed and 61.7% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 4 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. Unlaw Poss Alc Persn Under 21 is classified as a Violation 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

207
Total Cases
38.3%
Dismissal Rate
61.7%
Conviction Rate
4
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Unlaw Poss Alc Persn Under 21 (ABC § 065-C) is a Violation under New York law. Based on 207 arraignments across 4 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 38.3% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 61.7% 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
Cortland 111 22.9% 77.1%
Oswego 48 80.0% 20.0%
Clinton 28 55.6% 44.4%
Tompkins 20 5.0% 95.0%

Common Questions

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

ABC 065-C is the New York statute for Unlaw Poss Alc Persn Under 21, classified as a Violation. Based on 207 arraignments in 2024–2025, 38.3% of cases are dismissed and 61.7% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Unlaw Poss Alc Persn Under 21 vary across 4 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). 207 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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