Crim Poss Cont Sub-5th:Cocaine in Niagara County
PL § 220.06 · Felony · 77 cases · 2024–2025
In Niagara County, 6.6% of 77 Crim Poss Cont Sub-5th:Cocaine (PL 220.06) cases were dismissed and 93.4% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $345.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
77
Total Cases
6.6%
Dismissal Rate
93.4%
Conviction Rate
3.9%
DAT Rate
40
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$345
Median Fine
$12–$750
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
11
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 19 | 42.2% |
| Conditional Discharge | 15 | 33.3% |
| Probation | 6 | 13.3% |
| Fine | 4 | 8.9% |
| Fee | 1 | 2.2% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 1 |
| Pre-sentence Conditions Met (CPL 400.10) | 1 |
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 1 |
| Dismissed | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 35-44 | 21 |
| 25-34 | 21 |
| 45-54 | 18 |
| 55-64 | 8 |
| 65+ | 4 |
| 18-24 | 4 |
| Under 18 | 1 |
PL 220.06 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau | 457 | 20.5% | 79.5% |
| Kings | 301 | 61.3% | 38.7% |
| Queens | 274 | 24.3% | 75.7% |
| Erie | 261 | 24.7% | 75.3% |
| Suffolk | 208 | 18.9% | 81.1% |
| New York | 171 | 39.6% | 59.7% |
| Westchester | 121 | 12.8% | 87.2% |
| Saratoga | 105 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Albany | 101 | 17.4% | 82.6% |
| Dutchess | 87 | 7.3% | 92.7% |
| Fulton | 71 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Ulster | 71 | 4.2% | 95.8% |
| Bronx | 51 | 71.1% | 28.9% |
| Rensselaer | 51 | 2.7% | 97.3% |
| Greene | 50 | 6.9% | 93.1% |
| Steuben | 48 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| Monroe | 47 | 3.6% | 96.4% |
| Cattaraugus | 45 | 13.0% | 87.0% |
| Richmond | 41 | 27.8% | 72.2% |
| Chemung | 39 | 15.8% | 84.2% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 77 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 6.6% of Crim Poss Cont Sub-5th:Cocaine cases in Niagara County are dismissed and 93.4% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $345. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 11 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Crim Poss Cont Sub-5th:Cocaine in Niagara County is $345. The median surcharge is an additional $200.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 77 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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