In Jefferson County, 8.0% of 28 Menacing-2nd (PL 120.14) cases were dismissed and 92.0% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $150.

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

28
Total Cases
8.0%
Dismissal Rate
92.0%
Conviction Rate
64.3%
DAT Rate
26
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$150
Median Fine
$100–$500
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
7
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Conditional Discharge 9 40.9%
Fine 8 36.4%
Probation 3 13.6%
Imprisonment 2 9.1%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Motion to Dismiss Granted 1
Decline to Prosecute - Unknown Reason 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
18-24 12
25-34 6
45-54 4
35-44 3
55-64 2
65+ 1

PL 120.14 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 3,319 95.1% 4.8%
Queens 2,604 84.3% 15.7%
Bronx 2,352 90.9% 9.1%
New York 2,200 86.8% 13.2%
Monroe 542 69.9% 30.1%
Erie 510 61.7% 38.3%
Suffolk 509 57.9% 42.1%
Nassau 409 66.3% 33.2%
Richmond 384 71.0% 29.0%
Westchester 327 55.2% 43.7%
Onondaga 276 59.8% 40.2%
Albany 176 40.0% 58.7%
Orange 171 65.9% 34.1%
Niagara 160 31.0% 69.0%
Schenectady 156 41.7% 58.3%
Oneida 138 20.9% 79.1%
Broome 117 24.7% 75.3%
Chautauqua 100 38.5% 61.5%
Rockland 99 68.5% 31.5%
Chemung 65 43.1% 56.9%

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

Based on 28 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 8.0% of Menacing-2nd cases in Jefferson County are dismissed and 92.0% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $150. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 7 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Menacing-2nd in Jefferson County is $150. The median surcharge is an additional $200.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 28 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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