Strangulation 2nd Degree in Niagara County
PL § 121.12 · Felony · 40 cases · 2024–2025
In Niagara County, 32.1% of 40 Strangulation 2nd Degree (PL 121.12) cases were dismissed and 60.7% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $195.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
40
Total Cases
32.1%
Dismissal Rate
60.7%
Conviction Rate
2.5%
DAT Rate
33
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$195
Median Fine
$100–$400
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
3
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 10 | 58.8% |
| Fine | 3 | 17.6% |
| Probation | 2 | 11.8% |
| Conditional Discharge | 2 | 11.8% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Dismissed | 7 |
| Conditions Met - Post ARGN, on Consent of Parties and Court (CPL 170.40) - (e.g. Non-Judicial Divers | 1 |
| ACD | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 18 |
| 35-44 | 13 |
| 45-54 | 4 |
| 18-24 | 3 |
| 65+ | 1 |
| Under 18 | 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% |
| Bronx | 239 | 81.1% | 18.9% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 40 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 32.1% of Strangulation 2nd Degree cases in Niagara County are dismissed and 60.7% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $195. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 3 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Strangulation 2nd Degree in Niagara County is $195. The median surcharge is an additional $200.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 40 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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