In Erie County, 50.3% of 307 Criminal Mischief - 2nd (PL 145.10) cases were dismissed and 49.7% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $250.

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

307
Total Cases
50.3%
Dismissal Rate
49.7%
Conviction Rate
1.3%
DAT Rate
28
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$250
Median Fine
$75–$700
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
15
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Conditional Discharge 52 55.3%
Imprisonment 23 24.5%
Fine 11 11.7%
Probation 8 8.5%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Dismissed 49
ACD 38
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 3
Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) 2
Motion to Dismiss Granted 2

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 89
18-24 68
35-44 67
Under 18 42
45-54 28
55-64 6
65+ 2

PL 145.10 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
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%

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

Based on 307 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 50.3% of Criminal Mischief - 2nd cases in Erie County are dismissed and 49.7% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $250. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 15 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Criminal Mischief - 2nd in Erie County is $250. The median surcharge is an additional $120.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 307 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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