Menacing-3rd in Erie County
PL § 120.15 · Misdemeanor · 62 cases · 2024–2025
In Erie County, 59.6% of 62 Menacing-3rd (PL 120.15) cases were dismissed and 40.4% 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
62
Total Cases
59.6%
Dismissal Rate
40.4%
Conviction Rate
21.0%
DAT Rate
34
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$150
Median Fine
$50–$500
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
9
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 10 | 47.6% |
| Fine | 8 | 38.1% |
| Imprisonment | 2 | 9.5% |
| Probation | 1 | 4.8% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 17 |
| Untimely Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(d)) | 7 |
| Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) | 2 |
| Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.30 (1)(g)) | 2 |
| Uncooperative Witness (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 22 |
| 35-44 | 15 |
| 55-64 | 10 |
| 18-24 | 9 |
| 45-54 | 4 |
| 65+ | 2 |
PL 120.15 in Other Counties
| 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% |
| 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.
Based on 62 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 59.6% of Menacing-3rd cases in Erie County are dismissed and 40.4% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $150. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 9 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Menacing-3rd in Erie County is $150. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 62 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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