In New York County, 33.5% of 2,391 Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell (PL 220.16) cases were dismissed and 66.4% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $350.

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

2,391
Total Cases
33.5%
Dismissal Rate
66.4%
Conviction Rate
0.5%
DAT Rate
36
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$350
Median Fine
$200–$500
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
2
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 474 64.7%
Conditional Discharge 131 17.9%
Probation 127 17.3%
Fine 1 0.1%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 192
Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) 131
Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 73
Motion to Dismiss Granted 33
Dismissed 13

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 699
35-44 583
55-64 356
18-24 336
45-54 319
65+ 56
Under 18 42

PL 220.16 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 3,028 52.0% 48.0%
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%
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 2,391 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 33.5% of Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell cases in New York County are dismissed and 66.4% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $350. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 2 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell in New York County is $350. The median surcharge is an additional $200.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 2,391 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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