Home / Statutes / AM 353

AM 353 — Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal

Misdemeanor · 293 cases across 10 counties · 2024–2025

Under AM § 353 (Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal), 34.8% of 293 cases statewide were dismissed and 64.8% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 10 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. Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal 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

293
Total Cases
34.8%
Dismissal Rate
64.8%
Conviction Rate
10
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal (AM § 353) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 293 arraignments across 10 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 34.8% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 64.8% 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
Onondaga 41 30.8% 69.2%
Suffolk 39 26.5% 73.5%
Albany 34 12.5% 87.5%
Chautauqua 30 50.0% 50.0%
New York 29 55.2% 44.8%
Erie 28 50.0% 50.0%
Queens 25 37.5% 62.5%
Niagara 24 19.0% 76.2%
Kings 23 39.1% 60.9%
Schenectady 20 21.1% 78.9%

Common Questions

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

AM 353 is the New York statute for Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 293 arraignments in 2024–2025, 34.8% of cases are dismissed and 64.8% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal vary across 10 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). 293 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

Facing a Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal charge? Get connected with a defense attorney experienced with AM 353 cases.

Talk to a New York Attorney — Free Free · No obligation · Confidential