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PL 165.15 — Intent/Fraud Obt Trans W/O Pay

Misdemeanor · 14,643 cases across 10 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 165.15 (Intent/Fraud Obt Trans W/O Pay), 79.4% of 14,643 cases statewide were dismissed and 20.6% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 10 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. Intent/Fraud Obt Trans W/O Pay is classified as a Misdemeanor 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

14,643
Total Cases
79.4%
Dismissal Rate
20.6%
Conviction Rate
10
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Intent/Fraud Obt Trans W/O Pay (PL § 165.15) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 14,643 arraignments across 10 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 79.4% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 20.6% 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
Kings 8,471 79.5% 20.5%
Queens 2,829 79.3% 20.7%
Bronx 1,492 90.2% 9.8%
New York 949 77.2% 22.8%
Richmond 590 64.8% 35.2%
Westchester 137 49.6% 50.4%
Erie 86 68.4% 31.6%
Nassau 37 64.5% 35.5%
Suffolk 32 60.7% 39.3%
Orange 20 85.7% 14.3%

Common Questions

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

PL 165.15 is the New York statute for Intent/Fraud Obt Trans W/O Pay, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 14,643 arraignments in 2024–2025, 79.4% of cases are dismissed and 20.6% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Intent/Fraud Obt Trans W/O Pay vary across 10 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). 14,643 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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