In Dutchess County, 21.9% of 56 Burglary 2nd- Dwelling (PL 140.25) cases were dismissed and 78.1% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $150.

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

56
Total Cases
21.9%
Dismissal Rate
78.1%
Conviction Rate
3.6%
DAT Rate
36
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$150
Median Fine
$50–$250
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
4
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 14 58.3%
Fine 4 16.7%
Conditional Discharge 4 16.7%
Probation 2 8.3%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 3
Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) 2
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 1
Dismissed 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
35-44 21
25-34 14
18-24 9
45-54 5
55-64 3
65+ 3
Under 18 1

PL 140.25 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 1,706 63.1% 36.9%
Queens 834 29.1% 70.9%
New York 613 32.2% 67.8%
Erie 446 45.5% 54.5%
Bronx 374 55.3% 44.7%
Onondaga 325 45.6% 54.4%
Nassau 297 14.6% 85.4%
Monroe 273 13.7% 85.5%
Westchester 272 39.4% 60.6%
Richmond 186 39.0% 61.0%
Albany 184 12.7% 87.3%
Broome 136 21.2% 78.8%
Suffolk 133 4.5% 95.5%
Orange 118 40.0% 60.0%
Rensselaer 106 27.7% 72.3%
Schenectady 106 27.6% 72.4%
Chautauqua 101 20.7% 79.3%
Niagara 95 24.5% 75.5%
Oneida 82 4.9% 95.1%
Steuben 81 12.5% 87.5%

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

Based on 56 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 21.9% of Burglary 2nd- Dwelling cases in Dutchess County are dismissed and 78.1% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $150. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 4 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Burglary 2nd- Dwelling in Dutchess County is $150. The median surcharge is an additional $200.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 56 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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