Agg Contempt-Prior Pl 215.51 in New York County
PL § 215.52 · Felony · 124 cases · 2024–2025
In New York County, 41.2% of 124 Agg Contempt-Prior Pl 215.51 (PL 215.52) cases were dismissed and 58.8% 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
124
Total Cases
41.2%
Dismissal Rate
58.8%
Conviction Rate
0.8%
DAT Rate
36
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$200
Median Surcharge
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 27 | 67.5% |
| Conditional Discharge | 8 | 20.0% |
| Probation | 5 | 12.5% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 14 |
| Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) | 13 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 4 |
| Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 1 |
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 35-44 | 51 |
| 25-34 | 39 |
| 55-64 | 11 |
| 45-54 | 11 |
| 18-24 | 9 |
| Under 18 | 2 |
| 65+ | 1 |
PL 215.52 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 242 | 85.2% | 14.8% |
| Queens | 187 | 42.8% | 57.2% |
| Richmond | 81 | 38.6% | 61.4% |
| Nassau | 73 | 19.0% | 78.6% |
| Erie | 61 | 38.2% | 61.8% |
| Chautauqua | 52 | 13.8% | 86.2% |
| Bronx | 47 | 74.1% | 25.9% |
| Monroe | 42 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Albany | 40 | 27.3% | 72.7% |
| Saratoga | 31 | 11.1% | 88.9% |
| Cayuga | 23 | 9.1% | 90.9% |
| Orange | 23 | 53.3% | 46.7% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 124 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 41.2% of Agg Contempt-Prior Pl 215.51 cases in New York County are dismissed and 58.8% result in conviction. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Fine data is limited for this charge in New York County. Fines vary based on severity and judicial discretion.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 124 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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