In Bronx County, 81.1% of 239 Strangulation 2nd Degree (PL 121.12) cases were dismissed and 18.9% 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

239
Total Cases
81.1%
Dismissal Rate
18.9%
Conviction Rate
0.8%
DAT Rate
33
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$200
Median Surcharge

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 20 64.5%
Conditional Discharge 6 19.4%
Probation 5 16.1%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) 48
Uncooperative Witness (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 42
Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 37
Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 25
Result of Preliminary Hearing (CPL 180.70) 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 96
35-44 63
18-24 30
45-54 28
55-64 11
Under 18 9
65+ 1

PL 121.12 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Queens 893 59.8% 40.1%
Kings 840 91.9% 8.0%
New York 280 56.0% 44.0%
Nassau 225 16.5% 83.5%
Richmond 208 64.4% 35.6%
Erie 114 66.2% 33.8%
Westchester 97 68.5% 31.5%
Onondaga 72 39.4% 60.6%
Albany 68 41.7% 58.3%
Monroe 60 3.6% 92.9%
St. Lawrence 53 14.8% 85.2%
Suffolk 44 20.8% 79.2%
Broome 42 41.7% 58.3%
Rensselaer 42 65.0% 35.0%
Niagara 40 32.1% 60.7%
Orange 33 66.7% 33.3%
Chautauqua 31 51.9% 48.1%
Rockland 30 57.1% 42.9%
Ulster 26 15.8% 84.2%
Dutchess 24 26.7% 73.3%

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

Based on 239 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 81.1% of Strangulation 2nd Degree cases in Bronx County are dismissed and 18.9% result in conviction. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Fine data is limited for this charge in Bronx County. Fines vary based on severity and judicial discretion.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 239 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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