Obstruct Governmentl Admin-2nd in Niagara County
PL § 195.05 · Misdemeanor · 209 cases · 2024–2025
In Niagara County, 19.6% of 209 Obstruct Governmentl Admin-2nd (PL 195.05) cases were dismissed and 80.4% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $150.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
209
Total Cases
19.6%
Dismissal Rate
80.4%
Conviction Rate
41.1%
DAT Rate
33
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$150
Median Fine
$24–$1000
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
44
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 58 | 40.3% |
| Imprisonment | 46 | 31.9% |
| Fine | 34 | 23.6% |
| Probation | 5 | 3.5% |
| Surcharge/Fee | 1 | 0.7% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 18 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 4 |
| Conditions Met - Post ARGN, on Consent of Parties and Court (CPL 170.40) - (e.g. Non-Judicial Divers | 4 |
| Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 3 |
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 3 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 73 |
| 35-44 | 50 |
| 18-24 | 43 |
| 45-54 | 28 |
| 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% |
| Albany | 232 | 35.5% | 64.5% |
| 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% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 209 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 19.6% of Obstruct Governmentl Admin-2nd cases in Niagara County are dismissed and 80.4% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $150. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 44 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Obstruct Governmentl Admin-2nd in Niagara County is $150. The median surcharge is an additional $200.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 209 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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