PCC 14-19 in Dutchess County — Stats

Q: What happens if you're charged with Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places and possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in public places in Dutchess County?

Based on 353 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 10.6% of Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places and possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in public places cases in Dutchess County are dismissed and 89.0% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $100. These are aggregate statistics — individual outcomes vary.

In Dutchess County, 10.6% of 353 Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places and possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in public places (PCC 14-19) cases were dismissed and 89.0% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $100.

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

353

Total Cases

10.6%

Dismissal Rate

89.0%

Conviction Rate

78.5%

DAT Rate

47

Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$100

Median Fine

$25–$150

Fine Range

169

Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence	Count	Percentage
Fine	169	67.3%
Imprisonment	77	30.7%
Conditional Discharge	5	2.0%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason	Count
ACD	17
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40)	5
Defective Accusatory Instrument (CPL 170.30 (1)(a))	5
Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f))	2
Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f))	1

Age Distribution

Age Group	Cases
45-54	70
35-44	62
55-64	59
25-34	40
65+	21
18-24	3

Common Questions

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

Based on 353 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 10.6% of Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places and possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in public places cases in Dutchess County are dismissed and 89.0% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $100. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Based on 169 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places and possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in public places in Dutchess County is $100.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 353 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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