Home / Statutes / PL 140.35

PL 140.35 — Possession Of Burglar Tools

Misdemeanor · 696 cases across 6 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 140.35 (Possession Of Burglar Tools), 68.1% of 696 cases statewide were dismissed and 31.9% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 6 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. Possession Of Burglar Tools 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

696
Total Cases
68.1%
Dismissal Rate
31.9%
Conviction Rate
6
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Possession Of Burglar Tools (PL § 140.35) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 696 arraignments across 6 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 68.1% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 31.9% 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
Queens 215 65.9% 34.1%
New York 209 67.2% 32.8%
Kings 128 81.2% 18.8%
Bronx 66 82.5% 17.5%
Westchester 40 41.7% 58.3%
Nassau 38 42.9% 57.1%

Common Questions

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

PL 140.35 is the New York statute for Possession Of Burglar Tools, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 696 arraignments in 2024–2025, 68.1% of cases are dismissed and 31.9% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Possession Of Burglar Tools vary across 6 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). 696 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

Facing a Possession Of Burglar Tools charge? Get connected with a defense attorney experienced with PL 140.35 cases.

Talk to a New York Attorney — Free Free · No obligation · Confidential