Robbery-1st:Use Danger Instrmt in Westchester County
PL § 160.15 · Felony · 179 cases · 2024–2025
In Westchester County, 28.8% of 179 Robbery-1st:Use Danger Instrmt (PL 160.15) cases were dismissed and 71.2% 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
179
Total Cases
28.8%
Dismissal Rate
71.2%
Conviction Rate
1.1%
DAT Rate
24
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$325
Median Surcharge
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 49 | 81.7% |
| Conditional Discharge | 7 | 11.7% |
| Probation | 4 | 6.7% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Superseded by Another Charge (CPL 100.50(1)) | 11 |
| Uncooperative Witness (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 6 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 5 |
| Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) | 4 |
| Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 2 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 18-24 | 59 |
| 35-44 | 37 |
| Under 18 | 29 |
| 25-34 | 27 |
| 45-54 | 14 |
| 55-64 | 10 |
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% |
| Suffolk | 206 | 12.8% | 87.2% |
| 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% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 179 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 28.8% of Robbery-1st:Use Danger Instrmt cases in Westchester County are dismissed and 71.2% result in conviction. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Fine data is limited for this charge in Westchester County. Fines vary based on severity and judicial discretion.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 179 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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