In Monroe County, 69.9% of 542 Menacing-2nd:Weapon (PL 120.14) cases were dismissed and 30.1% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $187.

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

542
Total Cases
69.9%
Dismissal Rate
30.1%
Conviction Rate
10.3%
DAT Rate
34
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$187
Median Fine
$50–$600
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
10
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Conditional Discharge 119 82.1%
Imprisonment 11 7.6%
Fine 8 5.5%
Probation 5 3.4%
Surcharge/Fee 2 1.4%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) 162
ACD 104
Defective Accusatory Instrument (CPL 170.30 (1)(a)) 25
Motion to Dismiss Granted 23
Decline to Prosecute - Unknown Reason 17

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 185
35-44 132
18-24 100
45-54 66
55-64 42
65+ 16

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%
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%
Rensselaer 59 40.0% 58.0%

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

Based on 542 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 69.9% of Menacing-2nd:Weapon cases in Monroe County are dismissed and 30.1% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $187. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 10 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Menacing-2nd:Weapon in Monroe County is $187. The median surcharge is an additional $120.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 542 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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