Strangulation 2nd Degree in Queens County
PL § 121.12 · Felony · 893 cases · 2024–2025
In Queens County, 59.8% of 893 Strangulation 2nd Degree (PL 121.12) cases were dismissed and 40.1% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $250.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
893
Total Cases
59.8%
Dismissal Rate
40.1%
Conviction Rate
0.2%
DAT Rate
34
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$250
Median Fine
$250–$250
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
1
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 233 | 77.9% |
| Imprisonment | 56 | 18.7% |
| Probation | 10 | 3.3% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 324 |
| Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) | 46 |
| Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 46 |
| Uncooperative Witness (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 39 |
| Dismissed | 10 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 355 |
| 35-44 | 254 |
| 45-54 | 106 |
| 18-24 | 104 |
| 55-64 | 44 |
| Under 18 | 17 |
| 65+ | 13 |
PL 121.12 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 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% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 893 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 59.8% of Strangulation 2nd Degree cases in Queens County are dismissed and 40.1% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $250. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 1 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Strangulation 2nd Degree in Queens County is $250. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 893 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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