In New York County, 50.0% of 21 Forgery 2nd: Official Document (PL 170.10) cases were dismissed and 50.0% 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

21
Total Cases
50.0%
Dismissal Rate
50.0%
Conviction Rate
19.0%
DAT Rate
28
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$120
Median Surcharge

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 5 62.5%
Conditional Discharge 3 37.5%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 3
Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) 2
Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 2
Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 10
35-44 4
Under 18 3
18-24 2
65+ 1
45-54 1

PL 170.10 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Erie 32 50.0% 50.0%
Queens 26 13.0% 87.0%
Monroe 23 0.0% 100.0%

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

Based on 21 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 50.0% of Forgery 2nd: Official Document cases in New York County are dismissed and 50.0% 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). 21 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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