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PL 130.35 — Rape-1st:Forcible Compulsion

Felony · 1,024 cases across 15 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 130.35 (Rape-1st:Forcible Compulsion), 40.3% of 1,024 cases statewide were dismissed and 57.8% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 15 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. Rape-1st:Forcible Compulsion 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

1,024
Total Cases
40.3%
Dismissal Rate
57.8%
Conviction Rate
15
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Rape-1st:Forcible Compulsion (PL § 130.35) is a Felony under New York law. Based on 1,024 arraignments across 15 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 40.3% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 57.8% 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 192 70.3% 29.7%
Kings 168 67.6% 32.4%
New York 113 66.7% 33.3%
Queens 101 19.6% 80.4%
Suffolk 94 9.3% 90.7%
Nassau 55 4.3% 95.7%
Monroe 49 4.5% 77.3%
Onondaga 47 14.3% 78.6%
Albany 42 0.0% 93.3%
Erie 42 4.8% 90.5%
Westchester 29 21.4% 78.6%
Orange 26 33.3% 58.3%
Rockland 24 46.2% 53.8%
Broome 22 18.2% 72.7%
Cortland 20 37.5% 62.5%

Common Questions

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

PL 130.35 is the New York statute for Rape-1st:Forcible Compulsion, classified as a Felony. Based on 1,024 arraignments in 2024–2025, 40.3% of cases are dismissed and 57.8% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Rape-1st:Forcible Compulsion vary across 15 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). 1,024 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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