Possess Forged Instrument-3rd in New York County
PL § 170.20 · Misdemeanor · 1,649 cases · 2024–2025
In New York County, 83.9% of 1,649 Possess Forged Instrument-3rd (PL 170.20) cases were dismissed and 16.1% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $187.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
1,649
Total Cases
83.9%
Dismissal Rate
16.1%
Conviction Rate
44.2%
DAT Rate
31
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$187
Median Fine
$75–$300
Fine Range
$88
Median Surcharge
2
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 221 | 87.4% |
| Conditional Discharge | 30 | 11.9% |
| Fine | 2 | 0.8% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 816 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 295 |
| Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) | 235 |
| Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 10 |
| Defective Accusatory Instrument (CPL 170.30 (1)(a)) | 2 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 732 |
| 35-44 | 378 |
| 18-24 | 329 |
| 45-54 | 123 |
| 55-64 | 72 |
| 65+ | 15 |
PL 170.20 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 2,346 | 84.0% | 16.0% |
| Queens | 2,301 | 59.2% | 40.8% |
| Bronx | 805 | 74.3% | 25.7% |
| Suffolk | 499 | 64.8% | 35.2% |
| Nassau | 310 | 39.0% | 61.0% |
| Richmond | 273 | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Westchester | 151 | 17.9% | 82.1% |
| Erie | 51 | 6.0% | 94.0% |
| Ulster | 48 | 29.8% | 70.2% |
| Dutchess | 39 | 10.3% | 89.7% |
| Rockland | 38 | 13.5% | 86.5% |
| Orange | 37 | 23.5% | 76.5% |
| Putnam | 20 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 1,649 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 83.9% of Possess Forged Instrument-3rd cases in New York County are dismissed and 16.1% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $187. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 2 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Possess Forged Instrument-3rd in New York County is $187. The median surcharge is an additional $88.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 1,649 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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