In Suffolk County, 6.5% of 80 Cpcs-2nd:Hallucinogenic Subst (PL 220.18) cases were dismissed and 93.5% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $1000.

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

80
Total Cases
6.5%
Dismissal Rate
93.5%
Conviction Rate
1.2%
DAT Rate
34
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$1000
Median Fine
$1000–$1000
Fine Range
$325
Median Surcharge
1
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 13 52.0%
Conditional Discharge 7 28.0%
Probation 5 20.0%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Termination of Felony Complaint (CPL 180.85) 1
Motion to Dismiss Granted 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 24
35-44 23
18-24 15
45-54 12
55-64 5
Under 18 1

PL 220.18 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
St. Lawrence 109 0.0% 100.0%
Queens 93 34.0% 66.0%
Erie 91 42.9% 57.1%
New York 86 39.4% 60.6%
Nassau 80 11.8% 88.2%
Chautauqua 62 34.8% 65.2%
Onondaga 57 10.5% 89.5%
Albany 55 15.4% 84.6%
Broome 54 4.8% 95.2%
Kings 54 34.4% 65.6%
Monroe 50 0.0% 94.1%
Westchester 44 41.4% 58.6%
Bronx 39 66.7% 33.3%
Cattaraugus 39 40.0% 60.0%
Steuben 37 21.1% 78.9%
Chemung 32 0.0% 100.0%
Jefferson 32 0.0% 100.0%
Oneida 32 7.1% 92.9%
Orange 27 7.7% 92.3%
Rensselaer 25 12.5% 87.5%

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

Based on 80 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 6.5% of Cpcs-2nd:Hallucinogenic Subst cases in Suffolk County are dismissed and 93.5% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $1000. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 1 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Cpcs-2nd:Hallucinogenic Subst in Suffolk County is $1000. The median surcharge is an additional $325.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 80 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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