In Schenectady County, 21.1% of 20 Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal (AM 353) cases were dismissed and 78.9% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $75.

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

20
Total Cases
21.1%
Dismissal Rate
78.9%
Conviction Rate
40.0%
DAT Rate
32
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$75
Median Fine
$50–$250
Fine Range
$160
Median Surcharge
11
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 7 46.7%
Fine 7 46.7%
Conditional Discharge 1 6.7%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 4

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 10
45-54 4
18-24 2
35-44 2
65+ 1
55-64 1

AM 353 in Other Counties

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%

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

Based on 20 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 21.1% of Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal cases in Schenectady County are dismissed and 78.9% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $75. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 11 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal in Schenectady County is $75. The median surcharge is an additional $160.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 20 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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