In Saratoga County, 18.8% of 23 Strangulation 2nd Degree (PL 121.12) cases were dismissed and 81.2% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $125.

Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026

23
Total Cases
18.8%
Dismissal Rate
81.2%
Conviction Rate
DAT Rate
36
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$125
Median Fine
$100–$500
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
4
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 6 54.5%
Fine 3 27.3%
Probation 1 9.1%
Conditional Discharge 1 9.1%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 2
Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.30 (1)(g)) 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
35-44 10
25-34 8
18-24 3
55-64 1
45-54 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%
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%

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

Based on 23 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 18.8% of Strangulation 2nd Degree cases in Saratoga County are dismissed and 81.2% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $125. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 4 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Strangulation 2nd Degree in Saratoga County is $125. The median surcharge is an additional $200.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 23 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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