In New York County, 23.5% of 473 Cpcs-1st:Narc Drg-8 Oz Or More (PL 220.21) cases were dismissed and 75.8% 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

473
Total Cases
23.5%
Dismissal Rate
75.8%
Conviction Rate
DAT Rate
38
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$325
Median Surcharge

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 90 94.7%
Probation 5 5.3%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 12
Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 8
Motion to Dismiss Granted 8
Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) 3
Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 2

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
35-44 163
25-34 150
45-54 96
55-64 27
18-24 24
65+ 11
Under 18 1

PL 220.21 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Suffolk 110 17.1% 82.9%
Queens 95 20.4% 79.6%
Erie 94 41.7% 58.3%
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 473 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 23.5% of Cpcs-1st:Narc Drg-8 Oz Or More cases in New York County are dismissed and 75.8% result in conviction. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Fine data is limited for this charge in New York County. Fines vary based on severity and judicial discretion.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 473 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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