General Prohibitions - Unreasonable Noise in New York County
AC § 24-.21 · Misdemeanor · 159 cases · 2024–2025
In New York County, 95.6% of 159 General Prohibitions - Unreasonable Noise (AC 24-.21) cases were dismissed and 4.4% 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
159
Total Cases
95.6%
Dismissal Rate
4.4%
Conviction Rate
—
DAT Rate
35
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$25
Median Fine
$20–$75
Fine Range
7
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | 7 | 100.0% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Dism - Legally Insufficient | 85 |
| Dismissed | 25 |
| Acd Cpl 170.55 | 16 |
| Dism-Interest Justic Cpl170.40 | 15 |
| Dismiss/Failure To Prosecute | 6 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 58 |
| 35-44 | 49 |
| 45-54 | 20 |
| 18-24 | 17 |
| 55-64 | 7 |
| 65+ | 4 |
| Under 18 | 2 |
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Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 159 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 95.6% of General Prohibitions - Unreasonable Noise cases in New York County are dismissed and 4.4% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $25. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 7 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for General Prohibitions - Unreasonable Noise in New York County is $25.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 159 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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