In Albany County, 8.0% of 31 Falsify Business Records-1st (PL 175.10) cases were dismissed and 92.0% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $40.

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

31
Total Cases
8.0%
Dismissal Rate
92.0%
Conviction Rate
77.4%
DAT Rate
41
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$40
Median Fine
$30–$250
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
14
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Fine 14 60.9%
Conditional Discharge 4 17.4%
Surcharge 3 13.0%
Probation 1 4.3%
Imprisonment 1 4.3%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 2

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
35-44 12
25-34 7
45-54 7
55-64 4
18-24 1

PL 175.10 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Onondaga 38 71.4% 28.6%
Steuben 24 28.6% 71.4%

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

Based on 31 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 8.0% of Falsify Business Records-1st cases in Albany County are dismissed and 92.0% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $40. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 14 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Falsify Business Records-1st in Albany County is $40. The median surcharge is an additional $120.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 31 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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