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PL 130.65 — Sex Abuse 1: Phys Helpless

Felony · 736 cases across 12 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 130.65 (Sex Abuse 1: Phys Helpless), 33.1% of 736 cases statewide were dismissed and 65.7% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 12 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. Sex Abuse 1: Phys Helpless 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

736
Total Cases
33.1%
Dismissal Rate
65.7%
Conviction Rate
12
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Sex Abuse 1: Phys Helpless (PL § 130.65) is a Felony under New York law. Based on 736 arraignments across 12 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 33.1% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 65.7% 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
Kings 132 51.5% 48.5%
New York 109 43.9% 54.4%
Suffolk 105 13.5% 86.5%
Queens 104 33.7% 65.1%
Bronx 62 63.2% 36.8%
Nassau 56 0.0% 96.4%
Monroe 35 5.0% 85.0%
Onondaga 31 25.0% 75.0%
Westchester 31 17.6% 82.4%
Richmond 27 30.0% 70.0%
Erie 22 13.3% 86.7%
Orange 22 45.5% 54.5%

Common Questions

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

PL 130.65 is the New York statute for Sex Abuse 1: Phys Helpless, classified as a Felony. Based on 736 arraignments in 2024–2025, 33.1% of cases are dismissed and 65.7% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Sex Abuse 1: Phys Helpless vary across 12 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). 736 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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