In St. Lawrence County, 4.8% of 59 Crim Poss Narco Drug-4th (PL 220.09) cases were dismissed and 95.2% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $170.

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

59
Total Cases
4.8%
Dismissal Rate
95.2%
Conviction Rate
1.7%
DAT Rate
36
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$170
Median Fine
$100–$650
Fine Range
$325
Median Surcharge
9
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 9 45.0%
Fine 8 40.0%
Probation 3 15.0%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 23
35-44 20
45-54 8
55-64 4
18-24 3
Under 18 1

PL 220.09 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Erie 209 31.0% 69.0%
Suffolk 193 16.1% 83.9%
Queens 172 22.5% 77.5%
Nassau 96 2.6% 97.4%
Albany 94 10.0% 90.0%
Onondaga 83 22.0% 78.0%
Oneida 75 7.1% 92.9%
Chemung 65 17.5% 82.5%
New York 53 17.0% 83.0%
Warren 51 0.0% 100.0%
Chautauqua 49 0.0% 100.0%
Orange 45 3.6% 96.4%
Clinton 44 0.0% 100.0%
Broome 41 19.0% 81.0%
Livingston 40 10.0% 90.0%
Westchester 39 13.3% 86.7%
Saratoga 38 0.0% 100.0%
Niagara 36 3.7% 96.3%
Kings 35 14.3% 85.7%
Dutchess 28 12.5% 87.5%

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

Based on 59 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 4.8% of Crim Poss Narco Drug-4th cases in St. Lawrence County are dismissed and 95.2% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $170. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 9 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Crim Poss Narco Drug-4th in St. Lawrence County is $170. The median surcharge is an additional $325.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 59 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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