Under PL § 145.10 (Criminal Mischief - 2nd), 34.2% of 2,138 cases statewide were dismissed and 65.8% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 28 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. Criminal Mischief - 2nd is classified as a Felony 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

2,138
Total Cases
34.2%
Dismissal Rate
65.8%
Conviction Rate
28
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Criminal Mischief - 2nd (PL § 145.10) is a Felony under New York law. Based on 2,138 arraignments across 28 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 34.2% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 65.8% 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
Erie 307 50.3% 49.7%
Nassau 275 34.2% 65.8%
Westchester 148 55.0% 45.0%
Onondaga 141 44.2% 55.8%
Monroe 136 10.8% 89.2%
Albany 107 13.6% 86.4%
Niagara 97 25.0% 75.0%
Kings 91 54.9% 45.1%
New York 85 43.9% 56.1%
Suffolk 83 14.5% 85.5%
Orange 77 42.0% 58.0%
Queens 70 27.7% 72.3%
Schenectady 59 19.5% 80.5%
Oneida 52 6.9% 93.1%
Rensselaer 44 24.0% 76.0%
Broome 41 37.5% 62.5%
Chautauqua 38 22.7% 77.3%
Chemung 37 13.0% 87.0%
Saratoga 36 27.8% 72.2%
Steuben 32 13.6% 86.4%
Bronx 29 60.0% 40.0%
Rockland 24 56.2% 43.8%
St. Lawrence 24 42.9% 57.1%
Cattaraugus 22 9.1% 90.9%
Montgomery 22 0.0% 100.0%
Fulton 21 6.7% 93.3%
Franklin 20 10.0% 90.0%
Jefferson 20 0.0% 100.0%

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

PL 145.10 is the New York statute for Criminal Mischief - 2nd, classified as a Felony. Based on 2,138 arraignments in 2024–2025, 34.2% of cases are dismissed and 65.8% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Criminal Mischief - 2nd vary across 28 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). 2,138 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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