In Orange County, 17.2% of 393 Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell (PL 220.16) cases were dismissed and 82.8% 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

393
Total Cases
17.2%
Dismissal Rate
82.8%
Conviction Rate
4.3%
DAT Rate
38
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$200
Median Fine
$80–$500
Fine Range
$325
Median Surcharge
17
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 70 56.0%
Conditional Discharge 29 23.2%
Fine 14 11.2%
Probation 12 9.6%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 22
Dismissed 9
Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 210.20(1)(i)) 2
Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
35-44 144
25-34 120
45-54 61
55-64 31
18-24 24
65+ 10

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%
Albany 475 7.9% 92.1%
Onondaga 435 25.5% 74.5%
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 393 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 17.2% of Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell cases in Orange County are dismissed and 82.8% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $200. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 17 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell in Orange County is $200. The median surcharge is an additional $325.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 393 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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