In Queens County, 24.0% of 953 Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell (PL 220.16) cases were dismissed and 76.0% 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

953
Total Cases
24.0%
Dismissal Rate
76.0%
Conviction Rate
2.5%
DAT Rate
35
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$250
Median Fine
$75–$750
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
31
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Conditional Discharge 329 59.4%
Imprisonment 169 30.5%
Fine 29 5.2%
Probation 27 4.9%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) 71
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 47
Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 43
ACD 10
Motion to Dismiss Granted 5

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 305
35-44 280
45-54 134
18-24 127
55-64 82
Under 18 12
65+ 12

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%
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 953 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 24.0% of Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell cases in Queens County are dismissed and 76.0% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $250. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 31 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Cpcs-3rd:Narc Drug Int/Sell in Queens County is $250. The median surcharge is an additional $200.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 953 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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