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AC 10-.10 — Sound Device: Non-Commercial W/O Permit

Misdemeanor · 801 cases across 4 counties · 2024–2025

Under AC § 10-.10 (Sound Device: Non-Commercial W/O Permit), 93.0% of 801 cases statewide were dismissed and 7.0% 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. Sound Device: Non-Commercial W/O Permit 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

801
Total Cases
93.0%
Dismissal Rate
7.0%
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

Sound Device: Non-Commercial W/O Permit (AC § 10-.10) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 801 arraignments across 4 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 93.0% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 7.0% 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
New York 529 90.7% 9.3%
Kings 118 94.9% 5.1%
Bronx 100 99.0% 1.0%
Queens 54 100.0% 0.0%

Common Questions

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

AC 10-.10 is the New York statute for Sound Device: Non-Commercial W/O Permit, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 801 arraignments in 2024–2025, 93.0% of cases are dismissed and 7.0% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Sound Device: Non-Commercial W/O Permit 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). 801 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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