In Schenectady County, 14.3% of 23 Strangulation 2nd Degree (PL 121.12) cases were dismissed and 85.7% 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
14.3%
Dismissal Rate
85.7%
Conviction Rate
DAT Rate
30
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$125
Median Fine
$125–$125
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
1
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 8 66.7%
Probation 2 16.7%
Fine 1 8.3%
Conditional Discharge 1 8.3%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 2

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 12
35-44 4
45-54 3
18-24 2
55-64 2

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, 14.3% of Strangulation 2nd Degree cases in Schenectady County are dismissed and 85.7% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $125. 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 Schenectady 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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