Poss Dang Contrabnd Prison-1st in Erie County
PL § 205.25 · Felony · 113 cases · 2024–2025
In Erie County, 37.6% of 113 Poss Dang Contrabnd Prison-1st (PL 205.25) cases were dismissed and 62.4% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $225.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
113
Total Cases
37.6%
Dismissal Rate
62.4%
Conviction Rate
12.4%
DAT Rate
32
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$225
Median Fine
$100–$500
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
6
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 43 | 75.4% |
| Conditional Discharge | 9 | 15.8% |
| Fine | 5 | 8.8% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Dismissed | 21 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 5 |
| ACD | 5 |
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 3 |
| Untimely Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(d)) | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 56 |
| 35-44 | 37 |
| 18-24 | 10 |
| 45-54 | 7 |
| 55-64 | 2 |
PL 205.25 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida | 214 | 6.1% | 93.9% |
| Broome | 116 | 31.4% | 68.6% |
| Bronx | 91 | 41.2% | 58.8% |
| Monroe | 52 | 24.2% | 75.8% |
| Wyoming | 50 | 4.3% | 95.7% |
| Nassau | 43 | 7.7% | 92.3% |
| Suffolk | 37 | 31.6% | 68.4% |
| Greene | 35 | 10.7% | 89.3% |
| Chemung | 31 | 8.0% | 92.0% |
| Onondaga | 31 | 22.2% | 77.8% |
| St. Lawrence | 29 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Livingston | 27 | 4.2% | 95.8% |
| Ulster | 27 | 6.2% | 93.8% |
| Dutchess | 26 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Washington | 26 | 5.3% | 94.7% |
| Oswego | 23 | 10.0% | 90.0% |
| Franklin | 22 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Columbia | 21 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 113 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 37.6% of Poss Dang Contrabnd Prison-1st cases in Erie County are dismissed and 62.4% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $225. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 6 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Poss Dang Contrabnd Prison-1st in Erie County is $225. The median surcharge is an additional $200.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 113 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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