In Albany County, 7.9% of 475 Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell (PL 220.16) cases were dismissed and 92.1% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $200.

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

475
Total Cases
7.9%
Dismissal Rate
92.1%
Conviction Rate
2.3%
DAT Rate
35
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$200
Median Fine
$30–$650
Fine Range
$325
Median Surcharge
13
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 113 71.1%
Probation 17 10.7%
Conditional Discharge 14 8.8%
Fine 13 8.2%
Surcharge 2 1.3%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 5
Motion to Dismiss Granted 4
Dismissed 4
ACD 3
Decline to Prosecute - Unknown Reason 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 169
35-44 128
45-54 74
18-24 60
55-64 30
65+ 7
Under 18 3

PL 220.16 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 3,028 52.0% 48.0%
New York 2,391 33.5% 66.4%
Bronx 1,158 60.1% 39.9%
Queens 953 24.0% 76.0%
Suffolk 837 10.9% 89.1%
Monroe 655 9.7% 89.4%
Erie 646 32.4% 67.6%
Nassau 637 6.5% 93.5%
Onondaga 435 25.5% 74.5%
Orange 393 17.2% 82.8%
Broome 344 31.3% 68.7%
Richmond 339 28.1% 71.9%
Chautauqua 323 23.9% 76.1%
Westchester 296 28.9% 71.1%
Jefferson 240 1.4% 98.6%
Cattaraugus 235 12.6% 87.4%
Dutchess 210 4.0% 96.0%
Niagara 198 7.6% 92.4%
Oneida 190 5.3% 94.7%
Rensselaer 189 7.9% 92.1%

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

Based on 475 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 7.9% of Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell cases in Albany County are dismissed and 92.1% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $200. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 13 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell in Albany County is $200. The median surcharge is an additional $325.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 475 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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