Menacing-3rd in Niagara County
PL § 120.15 · Misdemeanor · 70 cases · 2024–2025
In Niagara County, 27.4% of 70 Menacing-3rd (PL 120.15) cases were dismissed and 72.6% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $200.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
70
Total Cases
27.4%
Dismissal Rate
72.6%
Conviction Rate
4.3%
DAT Rate
36
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$200
Median Fine
$125–$495
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
3
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 35 | 79.5% |
| Imprisonment | 7 | 15.9% |
| Fine | 2 | 4.5% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 10 |
| Uncooperative Witness (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 5 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 1 |
| Decline to Prosecute - Insufficient Evidence | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 35-44 | 21 |
| 25-34 | 19 |
| 45-54 | 11 |
| 18-24 | 8 |
| 55-64 | 6 |
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% |
| 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.
Based on 70 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 27.4% of Menacing-3rd cases in Niagara County are dismissed and 72.6% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $200. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 3 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Menacing-3rd in Niagara County is $200. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 70 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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