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PL 220.39 — CSCS-3rd:Narcotic Drug

Felony · 2,044 cases across 13 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 220.39 (CSCS-3rd:Narcotic Drug), 31.6% of 2,044 cases statewide were dismissed and 68.4% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 13 New York counties.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. CSCS-3rd:Narcotic Drug is classified as a Felony under New York law. Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025, updated monthly. Last updated: March 2026

2,044
Total Cases
31.6%
Dismissal Rate
68.4%
Conviction Rate
13
Counties

See also: All Drug Sale charges (DCJS data, 2019–2024) for pretrial release, bail, and charge reduction data.

What the Data Shows

CSCS-3rd:Narcotic Drug (PL § 220.39) is a Felony under New York law. Based on 2,044 arraignments across 13 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 31.6% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 68.4% of cases result in conviction, including guilty pleas and trial verdicts
  • Geographic variation: Click any county below for specific fines, sentencing breakdowns, and dismissal reasons

These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual case results. For legal guidance, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Outcomes by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Suffolk 693 43.9% 56.1%
New York 605 37.0% 63.0%
Queens 210 18.0% 82.0%
Bronx 140 50.0% 50.0%
Nassau 74 5.6% 94.4%
Albany 65 9.1% 90.9%
Dutchess 60 7.7% 92.3%
Kings 43 58.6% 41.4%
Westchester 41 33.3% 66.7%
Ontario 36 0.0% 100.0%
Richmond 30 23.1% 76.9%
Orange 25 45.5% 54.5%
Saratoga 22 0.0% 100.0%

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

PL 220.39 is the New York statute for CSCS-3rd:Narcotic Drug, classified as a Felony. Based on 2,044 arraignments in 2024–2025, 31.6% of cases are dismissed and 68.4% result in conviction.
Outcomes for CSCS-3rd:Narcotic Drug vary across 13 New York counties. Click any county in the table above for detailed statistics including sentencing, fines, and demographic breakdowns.
This data comes from the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act data, covering criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025. The data is updated monthly, generally on the 6th of each month. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 2,044 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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