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PL 170.30 — Possess Forged Instrument-1st

Felony · 142 cases across 6 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 170.30 (Possess Forged Instrument-1st), 31.7% of 142 cases statewide were dismissed and 68.3% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 6 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. Possess Forged Instrument-1st is classified as a Felony 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

142
Total Cases
31.7%
Dismissal Rate
68.3%
Conviction Rate
6
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Possess Forged Instrument-1st (PL § 170.30) is a Felony under New York law. Based on 142 arraignments across 6 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 31.7% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 68.3% 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
Queens 35 16.1% 83.9%
Kings 25 54.5% 45.5%
Albany 22 23.1% 76.9%
New York 20 50.0% 50.0%
Suffolk 20 33.3% 66.7%
Westchester 20 23.1% 76.9%

Common Questions

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

PL 170.30 is the New York statute for Possess Forged Instrument-1st, classified as a Felony. Based on 142 arraignments in 2024–2025, 31.7% of cases are dismissed and 68.3% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Possess Forged Instrument-1st vary across 6 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). 142 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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