Criminal Contempt-1st: Weapon in Kings County
PL § 215.51 · Felony · 1,487 cases · 2024–2025
In Kings County, 89.8% of 1,487 Criminal Contempt-1st: Weapon (PL 215.51) cases were dismissed and 10.2% 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
1,487
Total Cases
89.8%
Dismissal Rate
10.2%
Conviction Rate
0.2%
DAT Rate
36
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$200
Median Surcharge
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 66 | 66.0% |
| Imprisonment | 32 | 32.0% |
| Probation | 2 | 2.0% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) | 660 |
| Uncooperative Witness (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 106 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 101 |
| Termination of Felony Complaint (CPL 180.85) | 99 |
| Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 28 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 498 |
| 35-44 | 487 |
| 45-54 | 194 |
| 18-24 | 162 |
| 55-64 | 111 |
| 65+ | 28 |
| Under 18 | 7 |
PL 215.51 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Chautauqua | 294 | 25.3% | 74.7% |
| 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% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 1,487 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 89.8% of Criminal Contempt-1st: Weapon cases in Kings County are dismissed and 10.2% result in conviction. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Fine data is limited for this charge in Kings County. Fines vary based on severity and judicial discretion.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 1,487 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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