Endangering Welfare Of Child in Erie County
PL § 260.10 · Misdemeanor · 506 cases · 2024–2025
In Erie County, 62.1% of 506 Endangering Welfare Of Child (PL 260.10) cases were dismissed and 37.9% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $100.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
506
Total Cases
62.1%
Dismissal Rate
37.9%
Conviction Rate
9.7%
DAT Rate
34
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$100
Median Fine
$10–$500
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
54
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 86 | 51.2% |
| Fine | 49 | 29.2% |
| Imprisonment | 18 | 10.7% |
| Probation | 14 | 8.3% |
| Surcharge | 1 | 0.6% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 154 |
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 58 |
| Untimely Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(d)) | 38 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 10 |
| Uncooperative Witness (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 9 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 183 |
| 35-44 | 163 |
| 18-24 | 80 |
| 45-54 | 51 |
| 55-64 | 19 |
| 65+ | 9 |
PL 260.10 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens | 865 | 86.5% | 13.4% |
| Kings | 542 | 90.7% | 9.3% |
| New York | 425 | 84.1% | 15.9% |
| Suffolk | 422 | 60.4% | 39.6% |
| Chautauqua | 370 | 44.3% | 55.7% |
| Bronx | 307 | 87.6% | 12.4% |
| Monroe | 299 | 57.4% | 42.2% |
| Westchester | 272 | 60.4% | 39.2% |
| Oneida | 251 | 33.6% | 66.4% |
| Nassau | 247 | 61.4% | 38.2% |
| Onondaga | 230 | 65.4% | 34.1% |
| Orange | 222 | 65.4% | 34.6% |
| Albany | 197 | 45.1% | 54.9% |
| Niagara | 195 | 29.2% | 70.2% |
| Broome | 183 | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Oswego | 170 | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Schenectady | 159 | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| Jefferson | 132 | 23.7% | 76.3% |
| Rensselaer | 121 | 56.6% | 43.4% |
| Steuben | 121 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 506 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 62.1% of Endangering Welfare Of Child cases in Erie County are dismissed and 37.9% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $100. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 54 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Endangering Welfare Of Child in Erie County is $100. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 506 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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