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PL 120.25 — Reckless Endangerment-1st

Felony · 951 cases across 14 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 120.25 (Reckless Endangerment-1st), 39.2% of 951 cases statewide were dismissed and 60.8% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 14 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. Reckless Endangerment-1st is classified as a Felony 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

951
Total Cases
39.2%
Dismissal Rate
60.8%
Conviction Rate
14
Counties

See also: All Reckless Endangerment charges (DCJS data, 2019–2024) for pretrial release, bail, and charge reduction data.

What the Data Shows

Reckless Endangerment-1st (PL § 120.25) is a Felony under New York law. Based on 951 arraignments across 14 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 39.2% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 60.8% 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
Kings 272 62.9% 37.1%
Queens 163 20.7% 79.3%
Erie 101 36.8% 63.2%
Bronx 69 76.5% 23.5%
New York 69 41.1% 58.9%
Monroe 53 13.6% 86.4%
Westchester 44 17.6% 82.4%
Albany 31 36.4% 63.6%
Cattaraugus 29 6.2% 93.8%
Suffolk 27 13.3% 86.7%
Broome 25 23.1% 76.9%
Steuben 25 18.2% 81.8%
Richmond 23 0.0% 100.0%
Oswego 20 0.0% 100.0%

Common Questions

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

PL 120.25 is the New York statute for Reckless Endangerment-1st, classified as a Felony. Based on 951 arraignments in 2024–2025, 39.2% of cases are dismissed and 60.8% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Reckless Endangerment-1st vary across 14 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). 951 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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