In New York County, 90.7% of 529 Sound Device: Non-Commercial W/O Permit (AC 10-.10) cases were dismissed and 9.3% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $25.

Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026

529
Total Cases
90.7%
Dismissal Rate
9.3%
Conviction Rate
DAT Rate
32
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$25
Median Fine
$10–$100
Fine Range
49
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Fine 49 100.0%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Dism - Legally Insufficient 244
Acd Cpl 170.55 99
Dism-Interest Justic Cpl170.40 51
Dismissed 43
Dism, Conviction Related Dkt 33

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 161
35-44 127
18-24 126
45-54 62
55-64 24
Under 18 19
65+ 4

AC 10-.10 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 118 94.9% 5.1%
Bronx 100 99.0% 1.0%
Queens 54 100.0% 0.0%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.

Based on 529 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 90.7% of Sound Device: Non-Commercial W/O Permit cases in New York County are dismissed and 9.3% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $25. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 49 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Sound Device: Non-Commercial W/O Permit in New York County is $25.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 529 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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