Dis Con: Create Hazardous Cond in Suffolk County
PL § 240.20 · Violation · 162 cases · 2024–2025
In Suffolk County, 65.0% of 162 Dis Con: Create Hazardous Cond (PL 240.20) cases were dismissed and 35.0% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $175.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
162
Total Cases
65.0%
Dismissal Rate
35.0%
Conviction Rate
83.3%
DAT Rate
31
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$175
Median Fine
$100–$300
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
6
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 38 | 76.0% |
| Imprisonment | 6 | 12.0% |
| Fine | 6 | 12.0% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 83 |
| Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 8 |
| Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) | 2 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 18-24 | 47 |
| 25-34 | 40 |
| 35-44 | 27 |
| 55-64 | 18 |
| 45-54 | 10 |
| Under 18 | 3 |
| 65+ | 1 |
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% |
| Erie | 159 | 77.1% | 22.9% |
| Albany | 156 | 84.1% | 15.9% |
| 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 162 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 65.0% of Dis Con: Create Hazardous Cond cases in Suffolk County are dismissed and 35.0% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $175. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 6 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Dis Con: Create Hazardous Cond in Suffolk County is $175. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 162 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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