In Suffolk County, 12.8% of 206 Robbery-1st:Use Danger Instrmt (PL 160.15) cases were dismissed and 87.2% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data.

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

206
Total Cases
12.8%
Dismissal Rate
87.2%
Conviction Rate
0.5%
DAT Rate
24
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$325
Median Surcharge

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 50 84.7%
Conditional Discharge 6 10.2%
Probation 2 3.4%
Surcharge 1 1.7%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Termination of Felony Complaint (CPL 180.85) 7
Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) 1
Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 1
Motion to Dismiss Granted 1
Dismissed 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
18-24 56
25-34 52
Under 18 50
35-44 20
45-54 15
55-64 9
65+ 2

PL 160.15 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 1,677 67.6% 32.4%
Bronx 1,405 61.3% 38.7%
Queens 1,389 29.5% 70.5%
New York 1,164 48.1% 51.6%
Monroe 269 7.8% 90.0%
Erie 215 30.9% 68.1%
Nassau 208 8.1% 90.9%
Westchester 179 28.8% 71.2%
Onondaga 141 19.1% 80.9%
Richmond 129 26.4% 73.6%
Albany 128 13.5% 86.5%
Rockland 57 8.0% 92.0%
Orange 52 4.5% 95.5%
Broome 46 5.3% 94.7%
Schenectady 31 13.3% 86.7%
Rensselaer 28 22.2% 77.8%
Dutchess 27 14.3% 85.7%
Niagara 22 25.0% 75.0%
Oneida 20 0.0% 100.0%

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

Based on 206 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 12.8% of Robbery-1st:Use Danger Instrmt cases in Suffolk County are dismissed and 87.2% result in conviction. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Fine data is limited for this charge in Suffolk County. Fines vary based on severity and judicial discretion.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 206 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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