Crim Contempt-1st:Phy Contact in St. Lawrence County
PL § 215.51 · Felony · 88 cases · 2024–2025
In St. Lawrence County, 18.2% of 88 Crim Contempt-1st:Phy Contact (PL 215.51) cases were dismissed and 81.8% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $227.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
88
Total Cases
18.2%
Dismissal Rate
81.8%
Conviction Rate
—
DAT Rate
36
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$227
Median Fine
$50–$500
Fine Range
$262
Median Surcharge
10
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 16 | 64.0% |
| Fine | 5 | 20.0% |
| Conditional Discharge | 3 | 12.0% |
| Probation | 1 | 4.0% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 3 |
| Dismissed | 2 |
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 29 |
| 45-54 | 26 |
| 35-44 | 26 |
| 18-24 | 6 |
| 55-64 | 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% |
| 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% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 88 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 18.2% of Crim Contempt-1st:Phy Contact cases in St. Lawrence County are dismissed and 81.8% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $227. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 10 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Crim Contempt-1st:Phy Contact in St. Lawrence County is $227. The median surcharge is an additional $262.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 88 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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