In Clinton County, 16.7% of 53 Criminal Mischief-3rd (PL 145.05) cases were dismissed and 83.3% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $200.

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

53
Total Cases
16.7%
Dismissal Rate
83.3%
Conviction Rate
15.1%
DAT Rate
33
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$200
Median Fine
$100–$500
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
8
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Conditional Discharge 11 37.9%
Imprisonment 7 24.1%
Fine 7 24.1%
Probation 4 13.8%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Dismissed 2
ACD 2
Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) 1
Defective Accusatory Instrument (CPL 170.30 (1)(a)) 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 18
35-44 17
18-24 9
45-54 4
Under 18 3
65+ 1
55-64 1

PL 145.05 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Nassau 889 47.6% 52.4%
Erie 831 64.9% 35.1%
Westchester 427 50.0% 49.7%
Albany 322 30.5% 69.5%
Onondaga 317 69.2% 30.8%
Niagara 284 31.8% 68.2%
Kings 279 78.5% 21.5%
Monroe 258 33.6% 65.7%
Suffolk 251 34.1% 65.9%
Queens 250 39.2% 60.8%
Orange 241 58.4% 41.6%
Schenectady 171 36.9% 63.1%
Chautauqua 154 34.1% 65.9%
Dutchess 131 22.8% 77.2%
Rockland 130 68.8% 31.2%
Rensselaer 129 43.0% 57.0%
Jefferson 124 6.5% 93.5%
New York 123 44.6% 55.4%
Broome 116 41.7% 58.3%
Saratoga 101 12.7% 87.3%

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

Based on 53 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 16.7% of Criminal Mischief-3rd cases in Clinton County are dismissed and 83.3% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $200. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 8 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Criminal Mischief-3rd in Clinton County is $200. The median surcharge is an additional $200.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 53 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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