In Albany County, 35.5% of 232 Obstruct Governmentl Admin-2nd (PL 195.05) cases were dismissed and 64.5% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $175.

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

232
Total Cases
35.5%
Dismissal Rate
64.5%
Conviction Rate
38.8%
DAT Rate
34
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$175
Median Fine
$30–$1000
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
45
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Fine 42 37.2%
Conditional Discharge 35 31.0%
Surcharge 16 14.2%
Imprisonment 14 12.4%
Probation 4 3.5%
Surcharge/Fee 2 1.8%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 52
Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) 4
Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) 3
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 2
Defective Accusatory Instrument (CPL 170.30 (1)(a)) 2

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 78
35-44 70
18-24 40
45-54 27
55-64 12
65+ 3

PL 195.05 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 3,004 88.2% 11.8%
Bronx 994 90.5% 9.4%
Queens 761 75.0% 25.0%
Erie 628 60.0% 39.8%
New York 464 88.1% 11.9%
Westchester 445 39.0% 61.0%
Suffolk 410 41.4% 58.6%
Richmond 367 61.0% 39.0%
Monroe 306 49.8% 50.2%
Niagara 209 19.6% 80.4%
Broome 192 33.3% 66.7%
Nassau 189 47.1% 52.9%
Orange 182 26.6% 72.7%
Onondaga 155 63.7% 36.3%
Oneida 138 15.5% 84.5%
Chemung 123 35.8% 62.1%
Chautauqua 120 12.4% 87.6%
Dutchess 118 24.0% 76.0%
Ulster 105 39.3% 60.7%
Rensselaer 98 22.9% 75.9%

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

Based on 232 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 35.5% of Obstruct Governmentl Admin-2nd cases in Albany County are dismissed and 64.5% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $175. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 45 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Obstruct Governmentl Admin-2nd in Albany County is $175. The median surcharge is an additional $120.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 232 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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