Resisting Arrest in Onondaga County
PL § 205.30 · Misdemeanor · 186 cases · 2024–2025
In Onondaga County, 56.7% of 186 Resisting Arrest (PL 205.30) cases were dismissed and 43.3% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $50.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
186
Total Cases
56.7%
Dismissal Rate
43.3%
Conviction Rate
44.1%
DAT Rate
32
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$50
Median Fine
$50–$125
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
8
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 34 | 53.1% |
| Imprisonment | 21 | 32.8% |
| Fine | 6 | 9.4% |
| Probation | 3 | 4.7% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 46 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 17 |
| Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) | 9 |
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 4 |
| Defective Accusatory Instrument (CPL 170.30 (1)(a)) | 3 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 85 |
| 35-44 | 42 |
| 18-24 | 36 |
| 45-54 | 16 |
| 55-64 | 5 |
| 65+ | 2 |
PL 205.30 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 374 | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| Bronx | 352 | 82.1% | 17.9% |
| Queens | 310 | 73.1% | 26.9% |
| Suffolk | 219 | 30.4% | 69.6% |
| Monroe | 183 | 51.4% | 48.6% |
| Erie | 180 | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| Oneida | 128 | 18.8% | 81.2% |
| Broome | 125 | 22.7% | 77.3% |
| Westchester | 121 | 25.7% | 74.3% |
| Chautauqua | 105 | 12.3% | 87.7% |
| Kings | 78 | 87.3% | 12.7% |
| Oswego | 77 | 30.4% | 69.6% |
| Nassau | 74 | 35.9% | 64.1% |
| Albany | 69 | 31.6% | 68.4% |
| Orange | 68 | 28.1% | 71.9% |
| Niagara | 64 | 12.7% | 87.3% |
| Chemung | 56 | 42.2% | 57.8% |
| Clinton | 55 | 9.5% | 90.5% |
| Schenectady | 54 | 30.3% | 69.7% |
| Ulster | 52 | 26.3% | 73.7% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 186 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 56.7% of Resisting Arrest cases in Onondaga County are dismissed and 43.3% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $50. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 8 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Resisting Arrest in Onondaga County is $50. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 186 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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