In Chautauqua County, 30.1% of 88 Criminal Trespass 2nd (PL 140.15) cases were dismissed and 69.9% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $100.

Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026

88
Total Cases
30.1%
Dismissal Rate
69.9%
Conviction Rate
11.4%
DAT Rate
35
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$100
Median Fine
$50–$150
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
3
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Conditional Discharge 30 62.5%
Imprisonment 14 29.2%
Fine 3 6.2%
Surcharge 1 2.1%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 10
Motion to Dismiss Granted 4
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 3
Uncooperative Witness (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 2
Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 30
35-44 30
18-24 10
55-64 8
45-54 8
65+ 2

PL 140.15 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 678 86.6% 13.4%
Bronx 485 82.0% 18.0%
New York 397 68.1% 31.9%
Queens 276 79.0% 21.0%
Erie 268 41.4% 58.6%
Monroe 161 38.0% 62.0%
Suffolk 145 42.6% 57.4%
Broome 126 58.6% 41.4%
St. Lawrence 121 33.3% 66.7%
Albany 109 37.6% 61.2%
Oneida 107 25.6% 74.4%
Westchester 107 41.7% 58.3%
Jefferson 102 39.4% 60.6%
Niagara 97 20.5% 79.5%
Onondaga 96 62.0% 38.0%
Chemung 91 44.6% 55.4%
Orange 89 52.4% 47.6%
Nassau 86 57.3% 42.7%
Richmond 85 60.5% 39.5%
Saratoga 78 49.2% 50.8%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.

Based on 88 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 30.1% of Criminal Trespass 2nd cases in Chautauqua County are dismissed and 69.9% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $100. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 3 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Criminal Trespass 2nd in Chautauqua County is $100. The median surcharge is an additional $120.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 88 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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