In Essex County, 17.6% of 25 Crim Mischief 3:Property> $250 (PL 145.05) cases were dismissed and 82.4% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $125.

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

25
Total Cases
17.6%
Dismissal Rate
82.4%
Conviction Rate
DAT Rate
33
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$125
Median Fine
$50–$500
Fine Range
$262
Median Surcharge
5
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 6 46.2%
Fine 3 23.1%
Conditional Discharge 3 23.1%
Probation 1 7.7%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 2
Motion to Dismiss Granted 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 16
35-44 4
65+ 2
55-64 1
Under 18 1
18-24 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 25 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 17.6% of Crim Mischief 3:Property> $250 cases in Essex County are dismissed and 82.4% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $125. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 5 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Crim Mischief 3:Property> $250 in Essex County is $125. The median surcharge is an additional $262.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 25 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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