Menacing-2nd:Weapon in Niagara County
PL § 120.14 · Misdemeanor · 160 cases · 2024–2025
In Niagara County, 31.0% of 160 Menacing-2nd:Weapon (PL 120.14) cases were dismissed and 69.0% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $245.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
160
Total Cases
31.0%
Dismissal Rate
69.0%
Conviction Rate
11.9%
DAT Rate
35
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$245
Median Fine
$50–$345
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
9
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 59 | 62.8% |
| Imprisonment | 24 | 25.5% |
| Fine | 6 | 6.4% |
| Probation | 5 | 5.3% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 20 |
| Uncooperative Witness (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 16 |
| Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 3 |
| Conditions Met - Post ARGN, on Consent of Parties and Court (CPL 170.40) - (e.g. Non-Judicial Divers | 3 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 41 |
| 35-44 | 40 |
| 18-24 | 35 |
| 45-54 | 25 |
| 55-64 | 8 |
| 65+ | 7 |
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% |
| 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% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 160 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 31.0% of Menacing-2nd:Weapon cases in Niagara County are dismissed and 69.0% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $245. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 9 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Menacing-2nd:Weapon in Niagara County is $245. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 160 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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