In Nassau County, 5.6% of 74 CSCS-3rd:Narcotic Drug (PL 220.39) cases were dismissed and 94.4% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $275.

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

74
Total Cases
5.6%
Dismissal Rate
94.4%
Conviction Rate
DAT Rate
37
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$275
Median Fine
$250–$300
Fine Range
$325
Median Surcharge
2
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 17 56.7%
Conditional Discharge 6 20.0%
Probation 5 16.7%
Fine 2 6.7%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 210.20(1)(i)) 4

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 24
35-44 21
45-54 17
55-64 4
18-24 4
65+ 2

PL 220.39 in Other Counties

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%
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%

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

Based on 74 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 5.6% of CSCS-3rd:Narcotic Drug cases in Nassau County are dismissed and 94.4% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $275. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 2 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for CSCS-3rd:Narcotic Drug in Nassau County is $275. The median surcharge is an additional $325.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 74 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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