Unauth Use Veh:W/O Owner Cnsnt in New York County
PL § 165.05 · Misdemeanor · 233 cases · 2024–2025
In New York County, 86.1% of 233 Unauth Use Veh:W/O Owner Cnsnt (PL 165.05) cases were dismissed and 13.9% 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
233
Total Cases
86.1%
Dismissal Rate
13.9%
Conviction Rate
17.2%
DAT Rate
29
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$160
Median Surcharge
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 26 | 81.2% |
| Conditional Discharge | 6 | 18.8% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) | 119 |
| ACD | 57 |
| Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 11 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 9 |
| Uncooperative Witness (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 82 |
| 18-24 | 81 |
| 35-44 | 44 |
| 45-54 | 17 |
| 55-64 | 7 |
| 65+ | 2 |
PL 165.05 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 816 | 89.3% | 10.7% |
| Queens | 401 | 70.8% | 29.2% |
| Kings | 356 | 92.8% | 7.2% |
| Monroe | 262 | 69.4% | 30.6% |
| Suffolk | 150 | 41.5% | 58.5% |
| Onondaga | 139 | 82.0% | 18.0% |
| Nassau | 130 | 55.8% | 44.2% |
| Richmond | 129 | 64.3% | 35.7% |
| Erie | 121 | 51.4% | 48.6% |
| Westchester | 121 | 58.9% | 41.1% |
| Albany | 61 | 38.0% | 62.0% |
| Oneida | 53 | 24.3% | 75.7% |
| Orange | 40 | 68.6% | 31.4% |
| Broome | 29 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Niagara | 28 | 53.8% | 46.2% |
| Cattaraugus | 25 | 27.8% | 72.2% |
| Chemung | 22 | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Dutchess | 20 | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Ulster | 20 | 46.2% | 53.8% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 233 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 86.1% of Unauth Use Veh:W/O Owner Cnsnt cases in New York County are dismissed and 13.9% result in conviction. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Fine data is limited for this charge in New York County. Fines vary based on severity and judicial discretion.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 233 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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