In Tompkins County, 50.6% of 128 Crim Poss Contrl Subst-7th (PL 220.03) cases were dismissed and 49.4% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $275.

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

128
Total Cases
50.6%
Dismissal Rate
49.4%
Conviction Rate
46.9%
DAT Rate
38
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$275
Median Fine
$35–$500
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
7
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Conditional Discharge 19 54.3%
Fine 9 25.7%
Imprisonment 6 17.1%
Probation 1 2.9%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 34
Motion to Dismiss Granted 4
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 1
Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.30 (1)(g)) 1
Decline to Prosecute - Unknown Reason 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
35-44 46
25-34 44
45-54 28
18-24 5
55-64 4
65+ 1

PL 220.03 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Bronx 6,476 63.7% 36.3%
Kings 5,678 73.4% 26.6%
New York 5,547 56.9% 43.1%
Queens 5,055 49.0% 51.0%
Suffolk 3,064 24.3% 75.7%
Nassau 2,072 34.2% 65.8%
Erie 1,581 32.2% 67.8%
Richmond 1,514 21.6% 78.4%
Westchester 1,060 18.5% 81.5%
Orange 907 17.5% 82.5%
Broome 813 20.6% 79.4%
Onondaga 655 58.0% 42.0%
Chautauqua 592 19.3% 80.7%
Oneida 555 15.6% 84.4%
Niagara 456 14.0% 86.0%
Chemung 441 18.9% 81.1%
Albany 390 19.4% 80.6%
Jefferson 350 20.7% 79.0%
St. Lawrence 337 12.8% 87.2%
Monroe 319 29.9% 70.1%

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

Based on 128 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 50.6% of Crim Poss Contrl Subst-7th cases in Tompkins County are dismissed and 49.4% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $275. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 7 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Crim Poss Contrl Subst-7th in Tompkins County is $275. The median surcharge is an additional $120.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 128 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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