False Personation in Erie County
PL § 190.23 · Misdemeanor · 128 cases · 2024–2025
In Erie County, 40.0% of 128 False Personation (PL 190.23) cases were dismissed and 60.0% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $125.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
128
Total Cases
40.0%
Dismissal Rate
60.0%
Conviction Rate
6.2%
DAT Rate
34
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$125
Median Fine
$25–$325
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
20
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 22 | 40.7% |
| Fine | 18 | 33.3% |
| Conditional Discharge | 13 | 24.1% |
| Surcharge/Fee | 1 | 1.9% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 20 |
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 11 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 3 |
| Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) | 1 |
| Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.30 (1)(g)) | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 44 |
| 35-44 | 38 |
| 18-24 | 21 |
| 55-64 | 13 |
| 45-54 | 11 |
| 65+ | 1 |
PL 190.23 in Other Counties
| 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% |
| 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.
Based on 128 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 40.0% of False Personation cases in Erie County are dismissed and 60.0% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $125. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 20 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for False Personation in Erie County is $125. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 128 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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