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Intent/Fraud Obt Trans W/O Pay in New York County

PL § 165.15 · Misdemeanor · 949 cases · 2024–2025

In New York County, 77.2% of 949 Intent/Fraud Obt Trans W/O Pay (PL 165.15) cases were dismissed and 22.8% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $25.

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

949
Total Cases
77.2%
Dismissal Rate
22.8%
Conviction Rate
18.1%
DAT Rate
31
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$25
Median Fine
$10–$75
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
114
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Fine 114 55.3%
Imprisonment 66 32.0%
Conditional Discharge 24 11.7%
Unconditional Discharge 2 1.0%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 169
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 130
Acd Cpl 170.55 124
Dism-Interest Justic Cpl170.40 73
Dism - Legally Insufficient 70

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 344
18-24 215
35-44 167
45-54 95
55-64 73
65+ 25
Under 18 23

PL 165.15 in Other Counties

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%
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.

Based on 949 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 77.2% of Intent/Fraud Obt Trans W/O Pay cases in New York County are dismissed and 22.8% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $25. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 114 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Intent/Fraud Obt Trans W/O Pay in New York County is $25. The median surcharge is an additional $200.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 949 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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