Under PL § 265.02 (Crim Poss Weap-3rd:Prev Conv), 24.7% of 4,262 cases statewide were dismissed and 75.2% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 49 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. Crim Poss Weap-3rd:Prev Conv 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

4,262
Total Cases
24.7%
Dismissal Rate
75.2%
Conviction Rate
49
Counties

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What the Data Shows

Crim Poss Weap-3rd:Prev Conv (PL § 265.02) is a Felony under New York law. Based on 4,262 arraignments across 49 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 24.7% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 75.2% 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 344 65.9% 34.1%
Nassau 310 8.7% 90.8%
Richmond 211 31.2% 68.8%
Queens 189 20.5% 79.5%
New York 182 33.6% 65.6%
Bronx 177 68.1% 31.9%
Onondaga 176 34.6% 65.4%
Suffolk 171 17.0% 83.0%
Erie 170 29.4% 70.6%
Albany 156 23.8% 76.2%
Monroe 141 3.6% 94.5%
Oneida 135 8.6% 91.4%
Jefferson 126 3.3% 96.7%
Westchester 116 38.9% 61.1%
Orange 99 29.3% 70.7%
Clinton 92 8.8% 91.2%
St. Lawrence 84 3.0% 97.0%
Steuben 82 25.0% 75.0%
Chautauqua 80 15.2% 84.8%
Oswego 68 15.9% 84.1%
Broome 66 29.0% 71.0%
Saratoga 65 14.3% 85.7%
Rensselaer 64 22.5% 77.5%
Cayuga 57 6.2% 93.8%
Niagara 55 7.9% 92.1%
Franklin 53 3.3% 96.7%
Genesee 51 0.0% 100.0%
Madison 50 3.3% 96.7%
Tompkins 49 24.0% 76.0%
Cortland 47 3.7% 96.3%
Warren 46 2.9% 97.1%
Fulton 39 3.2% 96.8%
Cattaraugus 38 7.1% 92.9%
Montgomery 37 4.8% 95.2%
Greene 36 21.1% 78.9%
Schenectady 35 28.6% 71.4%
Dutchess 33 15.8% 84.2%
Sullivan 33 25.0% 75.0%
Columbia 32 22.2% 77.8%
Rockland 32 50.0% 50.0%
Ulster 32 4.8% 95.2%
Wayne 32 16.7% 77.8%
Washington 28 0.0% 100.0%
Herkimer 27 0.0% 100.0%
Chemung 26 26.7% 73.3%
Ontario 26 11.1% 88.9%
Allegany 22 25.0% 75.0%
Livingston 22 0.0% 100.0%
Otsego 20 26.7% 73.3%

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

PL 265.02 is the New York statute for Crim Poss Weap-3rd:Prev Conv, classified as a Felony. Based on 4,262 arraignments in 2024–2025, 24.7% of cases are dismissed and 75.2% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Crim Poss Weap-3rd:Prev Conv vary across 49 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). 4,262 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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