In Onondaga County, 89.2% of 136 Sound Reproduction (LOC 40-16) cases were dismissed and 10.8% 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

136
Total Cases
89.2%
Dismissal Rate
10.8%
Conviction Rate
89.7%
DAT Rate
33
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$25
Median Fine
$20–$150
Fine Range
$40
Median Surcharge
7
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Fine 7 50.0%
Conditional Discharge 4 28.6%
Imprisonment 3 21.4%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 87
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 27
Defective Accusatory Instrument (CPL 170.30 (1)(a)) 2

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 57
35-44 36
18-24 20
45-54 15
55-64 6
Under 18 1

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

Based on 136 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 89.2% of Sound Reproduction cases in Onondaga County are dismissed and 10.8% 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 Sound Reproduction in Onondaga County is $25. The median surcharge is an additional $40.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 136 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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