In Chautauqua County, 25.3% of 294 Crim Cont-1: Pl215.50(3)-Prior (PL 215.51) cases were dismissed and 74.7% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data.

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

294
Total Cases
25.3%
Dismissal Rate
74.7%
Conviction Rate
0.3%
DAT Rate
34
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$200
Median Surcharge

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 56 50.5%
Conditional Discharge 27 24.3%
Probation 26 23.4%
Surcharge/Fee 1 0.9%
Fee 1 0.9%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Dismissed 29
ACD 11
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 2
Motion to Dismiss Granted 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 89
35-44 83
18-24 61
45-54 46
55-64 10
65+ 3
Under 18 1

PL 215.51 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 1,487 89.8% 10.2%
Queens 953 46.1% 53.9%
Suffolk 702 37.1% 62.7%
Erie 695 45.0% 55.0%
Onondaga 681 55.6% 44.4%
Monroe 489 15.6% 83.9%
Nassau 476 14.7% 85.3%
New York 356 41.5% 58.5%
Westchester 330 60.6% 39.4%
Schenectady 301 32.1% 67.4%
Albany 298 34.7% 65.3%
Richmond 263 44.8% 55.2%
Broome 257 17.9% 82.1%
Oneida 257 10.7% 89.3%
Niagara 226 23.2% 76.1%
Orange 223 52.6% 47.4%
Rensselaer 222 39.8% 60.2%
Saratoga 174 4.6% 95.4%
Jefferson 146 9.1% 90.9%
Chemung 131 14.3% 85.7%

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

Based on 294 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 25.3% of Crim Cont-1: Pl215.50(3)-Prior cases in Chautauqua County are dismissed and 74.7% result in conviction. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Fine data is limited for this charge in Chautauqua County. Fines vary based on severity and judicial discretion.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 294 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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