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PL 190.23 — False Personation

Misdemeanor · 1,576 cases across 16 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 190.23 (False Personation), 67.4% of 1,576 cases statewide were dismissed and 32.6% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 16 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. False Personation is classified as a Misdemeanor 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

1,576
Total Cases
67.4%
Dismissal Rate
32.6%
Conviction Rate
16
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

False Personation (PL § 190.23) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 1,576 arraignments across 16 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 67.4% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 32.6% 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
Kings 398 81.8% 18.2%
Queens 242 84.1% 15.9%
Bronx 237 85.5% 14.5%
Suffolk 161 37.9% 62.1%
Erie 128 40.0% 60.0%
Westchester 72 22.0% 78.0%
Orange 54 21.4% 78.6%
Monroe 43 34.6% 65.4%
Nassau 40 53.1% 46.9%
Onondaga 37 73.3% 26.7%
Oneida 35 33.3% 66.7%
Niagara 27 12.0% 88.0%
Richmond 27 48.1% 51.9%
Albany 25 25.0% 75.0%
Chemung 25 26.3% 73.7%
New York 25 71.4% 28.6%

Common Questions

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

PL 190.23 is the New York statute for False Personation, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 1,576 arraignments in 2024–2025, 67.4% of cases are dismissed and 32.6% result in conviction.
Outcomes for False Personation vary across 16 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). 1,576 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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