In Erie County, 41.7% of 94 Cpcs-1st:Narc Drg-8 Oz Or More (PL 220.21) cases were dismissed and 58.3% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data.

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

94
Total Cases
41.7%
Dismissal Rate
58.3%
Conviction Rate
DAT Rate
37
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$325
Median Surcharge

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 16 72.7%
Probation 3 13.6%
Conditional Discharge 3 13.6%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Dismissed 10
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 4
Result of Preliminary Hearing (CPL 180.70) 3
Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 210.20(1)(i)) 3

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
35-44 35
25-34 27
45-54 17
18-24 9
55-64 3
65+ 2

PL 220.21 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
New York 473 23.5% 75.8%
Suffolk 110 17.1% 82.9%
Queens 95 20.4% 79.6%
Monroe 81 31.8% 68.2%
Onondaga 58 0.0% 100.0%
Bronx 51 58.1% 41.9%
Westchester 47 18.2% 81.8%
Nassau 45 23.5% 76.5%
Orange 43 5.3% 94.7%
Albany 34 13.3% 86.7%
Kings 33 50.0% 50.0%
St. Lawrence 28 30.0% 70.0%
Rensselaer 23 0.0% 100.0%
Dutchess 20 0.0% 100.0%

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

Based on 94 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 41.7% of Cpcs-1st:Narc Drg-8 Oz Or More cases in Erie County are dismissed and 58.3% result in conviction. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Fine data is limited for this charge in Erie County. Fines vary based on severity and judicial discretion.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 94 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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