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PL 120.45 — Stalking 4th:Cause Fear

Misdemeanor · 222 cases across 7 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 120.45 (Stalking 4th:Cause Fear), 63.5% of 222 cases statewide were dismissed and 36.5% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 7 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. Stalking 4th:Cause Fear 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

222
Total Cases
63.5%
Dismissal Rate
36.5%
Conviction Rate
7
Counties

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What the Data Shows

Stalking 4th:Cause Fear (PL § 120.45) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 222 arraignments across 7 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 63.5% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 36.5% 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
Nassau 51 60.4% 39.6%
New York 38 78.4% 21.6%
Suffolk 32 58.1% 41.9%
Kings 29 85.7% 14.3%
Westchester 27 31.8% 68.2%
Saratoga 23 50.0% 50.0%
Erie 22 65.0% 35.0%

Common Questions

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

PL 120.45 is the New York statute for Stalking 4th:Cause Fear, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 222 arraignments in 2024–2025, 63.5% of cases are dismissed and 36.5% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Stalking 4th:Cause Fear vary across 7 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). 222 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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