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PL 130.52 — Forcible Touch- Intimate Parts

Misdemeanor · 2,002 cases across 14 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 130.52 (Forcible Touch- Intimate Parts), 55.6% of 2,002 cases statewide were dismissed and 43.8% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 14 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. Forcible Touch- Intimate Parts is classified as a Misdemeanor 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

2,002
Total Cases
55.6%
Dismissal Rate
43.8%
Conviction Rate
14
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Forcible Touch- Intimate Parts (PL § 130.52) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 2,002 arraignments across 14 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 55.6% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 43.8% 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
New York 544 59.9% 39.5%
Queens 394 57.8% 42.2%
Kings 314 60.9% 38.7%
Bronx 256 61.5% 38.1%
Suffolk 82 37.2% 61.5%
Nassau 81 44.6% 50.0%
Westchester 65 36.2% 63.8%
Richmond 51 37.5% 62.5%
Erie 45 36.4% 61.4%
Orange 43 37.1% 62.9%
Monroe 36 71.0% 29.0%
Onondaga 32 43.3% 56.7%
Rockland 32 61.9% 38.1%
Albany 27 40.0% 60.0%

Common Questions

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

PL 130.52 is the New York statute for Forcible Touch- Intimate Parts, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 2,002 arraignments in 2024–2025, 55.6% of cases are dismissed and 43.8% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Forcible Touch- Intimate Parts vary across 14 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). 2,002 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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