In Erie County, 32.4% of 646 Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell (PL 220.16) cases were dismissed and 67.6% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $250.

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

646
Total Cases
32.4%
Dismissal Rate
67.6%
Conviction Rate
0.8%
DAT Rate
34
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$250
Median Fine
$25–$2000
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
39
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Conditional Discharge 119 43.4%
Imprisonment 91 33.2%
Probation 35 12.8%
Fine 27 9.9%
Unconditional Discharge 1 0.4%
Fee 1 0.4%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Dismissed 107
ACD 17
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 9
Motion to Dismiss Granted 4
Untimely Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(d)) 3

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 235
35-44 198
18-24 96
45-54 74
55-64 26
65+ 10
Under 18 4

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%
Nassau 637 6.5% 93.5%
Albany 475 7.9% 92.1%
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 646 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 32.4% of Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell cases in Erie County are dismissed and 67.6% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $250. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 39 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell in Erie County is $250. The median surcharge is an additional $200.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 646 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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