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PL 215.40 — Tamp W/Phys Ev:Conceal/Destroy

Felony · 1,003 cases across 16 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 215.40 (Tamp W/Phys Ev:Conceal/Destroy), 42.0% of 1,003 cases statewide were dismissed and 58.0% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 16 New York counties.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Tamp W/Phys Ev:Conceal/Destroy is classified as a Felony under New York law. Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025, updated monthly. Last updated: March 2026

1,003
Total Cases
42.0%
Dismissal Rate
58.0%
Conviction Rate
16
Counties

See also: All Obstruction charges (DCJS data, 2019–2024) for pretrial release, bail, and charge reduction data.

What the Data Shows

Tamp W/Phys Ev:Conceal/Destroy (PL § 215.40) is a Felony under New York law. Based on 1,003 arraignments across 16 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 42.0% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 58.0% of cases result in conviction, including guilty pleas and trial verdicts
  • Geographic variation: Click any county below for specific fines, sentencing breakdowns, and dismissal reasons

These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual case results. For legal guidance, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Outcomes by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 237 64.9% 35.1%
New York 174 53.3% 46.7%
Queens 118 55.6% 44.4%
Erie 59 26.8% 73.2%
Broome 52 34.6% 65.4%
Westchester 50 22.2% 77.8%
Nassau 47 13.9% 86.1%
Orange 45 2.9% 97.1%
Steuben 34 15.4% 84.6%
Chautauqua 33 5.0% 95.0%
Fulton 29 0.0% 100.0%
Suffolk 29 27.8% 72.2%
Albany 28 5.3% 94.7%
Livingston 28 5.6% 94.4%
Cattaraugus 20 9.1% 90.9%
Genesee 20 0.0% 100.0%

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

PL 215.40 is the New York statute for Tamp W/Phys Ev:Conceal/Destroy, classified as a Felony. Based on 1,003 arraignments in 2024–2025, 42.0% of cases are dismissed and 58.0% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Tamp W/Phys Ev:Conceal/Destroy vary across 16 New York counties. Click any county in the table above for detailed statistics including sentencing, fines, and demographic breakdowns.
This data comes from the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act data, covering criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025. The data is updated monthly, generally on the 6th of each month. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 1,003 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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