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PL 125.25 — Murder: Intention

Felony · 2,521 cases across 17 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 125.25 (Murder: Intention), 20.8% of 2,521 cases statewide were dismissed and 78.3% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 17 New York counties.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Murder: Intention is classified as a Felony under New York law. Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025, updated monthly. Last updated: March 2026

2,521
Total Cases
20.8%
Dismissal Rate
78.3%
Conviction Rate
17
Counties

See also: All Homicide charges (DCJS data, 2019–2024) for pretrial release, bail, and charge reduction data.

What the Data Shows

Murder: Intention (PL § 125.25) is a Felony under New York law. Based on 2,521 arraignments across 17 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 20.8% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 78.3% of cases result in conviction, including guilty pleas and trial verdicts
  • Geographic variation: Click any county below for specific fines, sentencing breakdowns, and dismissal reasons

These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual case results. For legal guidance, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Outcomes by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Bronx 716 42.5% 57.0%
Kings 430 22.0% 78.0%
New York 387 18.6% 80.4%
Queens 253 18.3% 81.7%
Monroe 104 7.3% 90.2%
Albany 98 2.7% 97.3%
Erie 83 4.3% 95.7%
Onondaga 79 8.8% 91.2%
Nassau 69 0.0% 100.0%
Richmond 69 7.7% 92.3%
Westchester 57 12.0% 84.0%
Suffolk 52 0.0% 100.0%
Oneida 29 15.8% 68.4%
Schenectady 27 0.0% 100.0%
Rockland 24 12.5% 87.5%
Orange 23 0.0% 100.0%
Rensselaer 21 11.1% 88.9%

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

PL 125.25 is the New York statute for Murder: Intention, classified as a Felony. Based on 2,521 arraignments in 2024–2025, 20.8% of cases are dismissed and 78.3% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Murder: Intention vary across 17 New York counties. Click any county in the table above for detailed statistics including sentencing, fines, and demographic breakdowns.
This data comes from the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act data, covering criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025. The data is updated monthly, generally on the 6th of each month. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 2,521 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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