In Dutchess County, 22.8% of 131 Crim Mischief 3:Property> $250 (PL 145.05) cases were dismissed and 77.2% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $112.

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

131
Total Cases
22.8%
Dismissal Rate
77.2%
Conviction Rate
9.2%
DAT Rate
31
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$112
Median Fine
$95–$700
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
12
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Conditional Discharge 36 55.4%
Imprisonment 13 20.0%
Fine 9 13.8%
Probation 7 10.8%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 16
Dismissed 3
Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) 1
Motion to Dismiss Granted 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
18-24 38
25-34 37
35-44 30
55-64 11
45-54 7
Under 18 3
65+ 2

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%
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%
St. Lawrence 92 29.7% 70.3%

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

Based on 131 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 22.8% of Crim Mischief 3:Property> $250 cases in Dutchess County are dismissed and 77.2% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $112. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 12 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Crim Mischief 3:Property> $250 in Dutchess County is $112. The median surcharge is an additional $200.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 131 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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