Murder: Intention in New York County
PL § 125.25 · Felony · 387 cases · 2024–2025
In New York County, 18.6% of 387 Murder: Intention (PL 125.25) cases were dismissed and 80.4% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
387
Total Cases
18.6%
Dismissal Rate
80.4%
Conviction Rate
—
DAT Rate
25
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$325
Median Surcharge
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 46 | 97.9% |
| Probation | 1 | 2.1% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 6 |
| Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) | 5 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 2 |
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 2 |
| Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.30 (1)(g)) | 2 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 18-24 | 137 |
| 25-34 | 95 |
| 35-44 | 66 |
| Under 18 | 52 |
| 45-54 | 22 |
| 55-64 | 12 |
| 65+ | 1 |
PL 125.25 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 716 | 42.5% | 57.0% |
| Kings | 430 | 22.0% | 78.0% |
| 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.
Based on 387 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 18.6% of Murder: Intention cases in New York County are dismissed and 80.4% result in conviction. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Fine data is limited for this charge in New York County. Fines vary based on severity and judicial discretion.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 387 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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