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PL 222.25 — Unlawful Possession Of Cannabis

Violation · 338 cases across 4 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 222.25 (Unlawful Possession Of Cannabis), 98.5% of 338 cases statewide were dismissed and 1.2% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 4 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. Unlawful Possession Of Cannabis is classified as a Violation 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

338
Total Cases
98.5%
Dismissal Rate
1.2%
Conviction Rate
4
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Unlawful Possession Of Cannabis (PL § 222.25) is a Violation under New York law. Based on 338 arraignments across 4 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 98.5% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 1.2% 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
Kings 122 99.2% 0.8%
Bronx 80 96.2% 2.5%
New York 77 100.0% 0.0%
Queens 59 98.3% 1.7%

Common Questions

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

PL 222.25 is the New York statute for Unlawful Possession Of Cannabis, classified as a Violation. Based on 338 arraignments in 2024–2025, 98.5% of cases are dismissed and 1.2% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Unlawful Possession Of Cannabis vary across 4 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). 338 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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