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PL 265.01-B — Criminal Possession Firearm

Felony · 1,130 cases across 15 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 265.01-B (Criminal Possession Firearm), 26.5% of 1,130 cases statewide were dismissed and 73.5% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 15 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. Criminal Possession Firearm is classified as a Felony 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

1,130
Total Cases
26.5%
Dismissal Rate
73.5%
Conviction Rate
15
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Criminal Possession Firearm (PL § 265.01-B) is a Felony under New York law. Based on 1,130 arraignments across 15 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 26.5% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 73.5% 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 276 41.7% 58.3%
Bronx 167 64.0% 36.0%
Queens 117 10.1% 89.9%
New York 107 29.1% 70.9%
Erie 86 23.0% 77.0%
Suffolk 73 4.5% 95.5%
Onondaga 52 11.4% 88.6%
Nassau 46 2.8% 97.2%
Monroe 37 20.0% 80.0%
Richmond 33 34.5% 65.5%
Niagara 29 4.5% 95.5%
Westchester 29 14.3% 85.7%
Albany 28 12.5% 87.5%
Orange 27 23.8% 76.2%
Dutchess 23 5.6% 94.4%

Common Questions

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

PL 265.01-B is the New York statute for Criminal Possession Firearm, classified as a Felony. Based on 1,130 arraignments in 2024–2025, 26.5% of cases are dismissed and 73.5% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Criminal Possession Firearm vary across 15 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). 1,130 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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