In Rensselaer County, 22.5% of 64 Crim Poss Weap-3rd Deg (PL 265.02) cases were dismissed and 77.5% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $62.

Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026

64
Total Cases
22.5%
Dismissal Rate
77.5%
Conviction Rate
DAT Rate
36
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$62
Median Fine
$25–$300
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
8
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 12 40.0%
Fine 6 20.0%
Conditional Discharge 6 20.0%
Probation 5 16.7%
Surcharge 1 3.3%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 8
Motion to Dismiss Granted 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
35-44 24
25-34 17
45-54 9
18-24 8
55-64 4
Under 18 1

PL 265.02 in Other Counties

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%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.

Based on 64 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 22.5% of Crim Poss Weap-3rd Deg cases in Rensselaer County are dismissed and 77.5% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $62. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 8 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Crim Poss Weap-3rd Deg in Rensselaer County is $62. The median surcharge is an additional $200.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 64 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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