Dis/Con:Obscene Lang/Gestures in Albany County
PL § 240.20 · Violation · 156 cases · 2024–2025
In Albany County, 84.1% of 156 Dis/Con:Obscene Lang/Gestures (PL 240.20) cases were dismissed and 15.9% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $30.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
156
Total Cases
84.1%
Dismissal Rate
15.9%
Conviction Rate
75.6%
DAT Rate
36
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$30
Median Fine
$30–$50
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
5
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 14 | 60.9% |
| Fine | 5 | 21.7% |
| Surcharge | 3 | 13.0% |
| Imprisonment | 1 | 4.3% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 113 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 3 |
| Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) | 3 |
| Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) | 2 |
| Defective Accusatory Instrument (CPL 170.30 (1)(a)) | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 18-24 | 35 |
| 35-44 | 31 |
| 45-54 | 27 |
| 25-34 | 25 |
| 55-64 | 14 |
| 65+ | 11 |
| Under 18 | 9 |
PL 240.20 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 8,634 | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| Kings | 5,161 | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| Bronx | 4,741 | 98.1% | 1.8% |
| Queens | 2,409 | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| Westchester | 508 | 41.0% | 58.3% |
| Richmond | 352 | 96.0% | 4.0% |
| Broome | 313 | 91.9% | 7.7% |
| Orange | 203 | 39.8% | 60.2% |
| Suffolk | 162 | 65.0% | 35.0% |
| Erie | 159 | 77.1% | 22.9% |
| Oneida | 136 | 35.7% | 64.3% |
| Monroe | 127 | 87.3% | 11.9% |
| Oswego | 127 | 79.2% | 20.8% |
| Nassau | 126 | 61.2% | 37.9% |
| Onondaga | 126 | 70.2% | 29.8% |
| Cortland | 122 | 27.9% | 72.1% |
| Niagara | 116 | 80.0% | 20.0% |
| Jefferson | 114 | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Ulster | 103 | 73.7% | 26.3% |
| Cattaraugus | 93 | 61.4% | 38.6% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 156 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 84.1% of Dis/Con:Obscene Lang/Gestures cases in Albany County are dismissed and 15.9% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $30. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 5 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Dis/Con:Obscene Lang/Gestures in Albany County is $30. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 156 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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