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PL 120.15 — Menacing-3rd

Misdemeanor · 921 cases across 13 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 120.15 (Menacing-3rd), 75.1% of 921 cases statewide were dismissed and 24.9% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 13 New York counties.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Menacing-3rd is classified as a Misdemeanor under New York law. Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025, updated monthly. Last updated: March 2026

921
Total Cases
75.1%
Dismissal Rate
24.9%
Conviction Rate
13
Counties

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What the Data Shows

Menacing-3rd (PL § 120.15) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 921 arraignments across 13 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 75.1% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 24.9% of cases result in conviction, including guilty pleas and trial verdicts
  • Geographic variation: Click any county below for specific fines, sentencing breakdowns, and dismissal reasons

These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual case results. For legal guidance, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Outcomes by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
New York 178 91.2% 8.8%
Kings 163 93.7% 6.3%
Queens 90 92.1% 7.9%
Nassau 80 73.7% 26.3%
Niagara 70 27.4% 72.6%
Westchester 66 53.3% 46.7%
Erie 62 59.6% 40.4%
Bronx 57 94.4% 5.6%
Suffolk 47 50.0% 50.0%
Orange 34 53.1% 46.9%
Onondaga 32 56.0% 44.0%
Cattaraugus 22 26.7% 73.3%
Ulster 20 57.1% 42.9%

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

PL 120.15 is the New York statute for Menacing-3rd, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 921 arraignments in 2024–2025, 75.1% of cases are dismissed and 24.9% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Menacing-3rd vary across 13 New York counties. Click any county in the table above for detailed statistics including sentencing, fines, and demographic breakdowns.
This data comes from the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act data, covering criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025. The data is updated monthly, generally on the 6th of each month. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 921 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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