Unknown in Onondaga County
PL § 120.15 · Misdemeanor · 32 cases · 2024–2025
In Onondaga County, 56.0% of 32 Unknown (PL 120.15) cases were dismissed and 44.0% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
32
Total Cases
56.0%
Dismissal Rate
44.0%
Conviction Rate
28.1%
DAT Rate
38
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$120
Median Surcharge
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 8 | 72.7% |
| Imprisonment | 2 | 18.2% |
| Surcharge/Fee | 1 | 9.1% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 7 |
| Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) | 3 |
| Defective Accusatory Instrument (CPL 170.30 (1)(a)) | 2 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 1 |
| Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 35-44 | 8 |
| 18-24 | 8 |
| 45-54 | 7 |
| 25-34 | 6 |
| 55-64 | 2 |
| 65+ | 1 |
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% |
| Erie | 62 | 59.6% | 40.4% |
| Bronx | 57 | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| Suffolk | 47 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Orange | 34 | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| 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 32 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 56.0% of Unknown cases in Onondaga County are dismissed and 44.0% result in conviction. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Fine data is limited for this charge in Onondaga County. Fines vary based on severity and judicial discretion.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 32 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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