In Chautauqua County, 30.2% of 92 CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm (PL 265.03) cases were dismissed and 69.8% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $212.

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

92
Total Cases
30.2%
Dismissal Rate
69.8%
Conviction Rate
DAT Rate
32
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$212
Median Fine
$212–$212
Fine Range
$325
Median Surcharge
1
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 23 74.2%
Conditional Discharge 4 12.9%
Probation 3 9.7%
Fine 1 3.2%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Motion to Dismiss Granted 10
Dismissed 2
ACD 2
Speedy Trial (CPL 210.20(1)(g)) 1
Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 210.20(1)(i)) 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
18-24 27
35-44 26
25-34 24
45-54 12
Under 18 1
55-64 1
65+ 1

PL 265.03 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 3,691 38.7% 61.3%
Bronx 3,347 56.4% 43.6%
Queens 2,134 21.2% 78.2%
Monroe 1,568 9.2% 88.0%
Erie 1,143 29.8% 69.9%
New York 1,105 32.5% 66.7%
Onondaga 602 12.7% 86.8%
Albany 401 12.9% 86.5%
Westchester 393 14.7% 85.3%
Nassau 356 10.8% 88.1%
Suffolk 288 18.1% 81.9%
Richmond 274 19.0% 81.0%
Orange 270 15.6% 84.4%
Niagara 178 15.7% 84.3%
Schenectady 178 6.9% 93.1%
Oneida 172 6.1% 93.9%
Broome 152 9.7% 88.9%
Rensselaer 120 8.9% 89.3%
Dutchess 102 9.4% 90.6%
Rockland 58 17.2% 79.3%

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

Based on 92 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 30.2% of CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm cases in Chautauqua County are dismissed and 69.8% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $212. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 1 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm in Chautauqua County is $212. The median surcharge is an additional $325.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 92 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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