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LOC 164.1A — Public possession or consumption prohibited

Violation · 300 cases across 1 counties · 2024–2025

Under LOC § 164.1A (Public possession or consumption prohibited), 6.4% of 300 cases statewide were dismissed and 93.6% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 1 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. Public possession or consumption prohibited is classified as a Violation 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

300
Total Cases
6.4%
Dismissal Rate
93.6%
Conviction Rate
1
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Public possession or consumption prohibited (LOC § 164.1A) is a Violation under New York law. Based on 300 arraignments across 1 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 6.4% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 93.6% 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
Westchester 300 6.4% 93.6%

Common Questions

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

LOC 164.1A is the New York statute for Public possession or consumption prohibited, classified as a Violation. Based on 300 arraignments in 2024–2025, 6.4% of cases are dismissed and 93.6% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Public possession or consumption prohibited vary across 1 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). 300 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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