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PL 245.15 — Unlawful Pub Intimate Image

Misdemeanor · 138 cases across 4 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 245.15 (Unlawful Pub Intimate Image), 82.8% of 138 cases statewide were dismissed and 17.2% 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 Pub Intimate Image is classified as a Misdemeanor 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

138
Total Cases
82.8%
Dismissal Rate
17.2%
Conviction Rate
4
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Unlawful Pub Intimate Image (PL § 245.15) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 138 arraignments across 4 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 82.8% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 17.2% 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 52 89.8% 10.2%
Queens 37 77.8% 22.2%
New York 25 84.0% 16.0%
Bronx 24 75.0% 25.0%

Common Questions

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

PL 245.15 is the New York statute for Unlawful Pub Intimate Image, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 138 arraignments in 2024–2025, 82.8% of cases are dismissed and 17.2% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Unlawful Pub Intimate Image 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). 138 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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