Criminal Possession Firearm in Onondaga County
PL § 265.01-B · Felony · 52 cases · 2024–2025
In Onondaga County, 11.4% of 52 Criminal Possession Firearm (PL 265.01-B) cases were dismissed and 88.6% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $300.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
52
Total Cases
11.4%
Dismissal Rate
88.6%
Conviction Rate
3.8%
DAT Rate
30
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$300
Median Fine
$300–$300
Fine Range
$325
Median Surcharge
1
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 10 | 45.5% |
| Conditional Discharge | 6 | 27.3% |
| Probation | 4 | 18.2% |
| Surcharge/Fee | 1 | 4.5% |
| Fine | 1 | 4.5% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Dismissed | 2 |
| ACD | 2 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 16 |
| 18-24 | 14 |
| 35-44 | 10 |
| 45-54 | 5 |
| 55-64 | 4 |
| Under 18 | 3 |
PL 265.01-B in Other Counties
| 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% |
| 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.
Based on 52 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 11.4% of Criminal Possession Firearm cases in Onondaga County are dismissed and 88.6% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $300. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 1 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Criminal Possession Firearm in Onondaga County is $300. The median surcharge is an additional $325.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 52 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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