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PL 135.05 — Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd

Misdemeanor · 484 cases across 13 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 135.05 (Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd), 67.5% of 484 cases statewide were dismissed and 32.5% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 13 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. Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd 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

484
Total Cases
67.5%
Dismissal Rate
32.5%
Conviction Rate
13
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd (PL § 135.05) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 484 arraignments across 13 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 67.5% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 32.5% 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 64 93.2% 6.8%
New York 58 85.5% 14.5%
Chautauqua 56 49.0% 51.0%
Queens 54 84.9% 15.1%
Erie 51 71.4% 28.6%
Warren 33 25.0% 75.0%
Oneida 32 34.5% 65.5%
Suffolk 26 66.7% 33.3%
Orange 25 45.5% 54.5%
Oswego 25 60.0% 40.0%
Monroe 20 72.2% 27.8%
St. Lawrence 20 57.1% 42.9%
Westchester 20 75.0% 25.0%

Common Questions

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

PL 135.05 is the New York statute for Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 484 arraignments in 2024–2025, 67.5% of cases are dismissed and 32.5% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd vary across 13 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). 484 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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