Criminal Possession Firearm in Richmond County
PL § 265.01-B · Felony · 33 cases · 2024–2025
In Richmond County, 34.5% of 33 Criminal Possession Firearm (PL 265.01-B) cases were dismissed and 65.5% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
33
Total Cases
34.5%
Dismissal Rate
65.5%
Conviction Rate
3.0%
DAT Rate
34
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$325
Median Surcharge
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Probation | 7 | 38.9% |
| Imprisonment | 6 | 33.3% |
| Conditional Discharge | 5 | 27.8% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 4 |
| Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) | 2 |
| Uncooperative Witness (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 1 |
| Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 1 |
| Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 45-54 | 11 |
| 25-34 | 10 |
| 18-24 | 6 |
| 35-44 | 4 |
| Under 18 | 1 |
| 65+ | 1 |
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% |
| Onondaga | 52 | 11.4% | 88.6% |
| Nassau | 46 | 2.8% | 97.2% |
| Monroe | 37 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| 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 33 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 34.5% of Criminal Possession Firearm cases in Richmond County are dismissed and 65.5% result in conviction. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Fine data is limited for this charge in Richmond County. Fines vary based on severity and judicial discretion.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 33 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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