In Dutchess County, 42.1% of 48 Crim Obstruc Breath/Aply Press (PL 121.11) cases were dismissed and 57.9% 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

48
Total Cases
42.1%
Dismissal Rate
57.9%
Conviction Rate
DAT Rate
37
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$150
Median Fine
$75–$200
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
4
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Conditional Discharge 12 57.1%
Imprisonment 4 19.0%
Fine 4 19.0%
Probation 1 4.8%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 12
Motion to Dismiss Granted 2
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 1
Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.30 (1)(g)) 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
35-44 17
25-34 16
45-54 6
55-64 6
18-24 3

PL 121.11 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Queens 766 87.0% 12.9%
Suffolk 564 74.9% 24.7%
New York 439 91.3% 8.7%
Monroe 374 77.0% 23.0%
Bronx 308 93.8% 6.2%
Erie 306 64.8% 34.9%
Nassau 248 71.4% 28.2%
Kings 240 96.6% 3.4%
Onondaga 213 64.9% 35.1%
Westchester 202 76.6% 23.4%
Orange 183 74.8% 25.2%
Oneida 136 21.7% 78.3%
Niagara 124 41.9% 58.1%
Schenectady 123 52.2% 47.8%
Richmond 117 80.5% 19.5%
Albany 113 42.9% 57.1%
Rockland 83 70.6% 29.4%
Chautauqua 82 58.3% 41.7%
Broome 70 36.8% 61.4%
Ulster 60 52.9% 47.1%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.

Based on 48 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 42.1% of Crim Obstruc Breath/Aply Press cases in Dutchess County are dismissed and 57.9% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $150. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 4 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Crim Obstruc Breath/Aply Press in Dutchess County is $150. The median surcharge is an additional $120.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 48 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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