CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm in Niagara County
PL § 265.03 · Felony · 178 cases · 2024–2025
In Niagara County, 15.7% of 178 CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm (PL 265.03) cases were dismissed and 84.3% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $500.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
178
Total Cases
15.7%
Dismissal Rate
84.3%
Conviction Rate
1.1%
DAT Rate
29
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$500
Median Fine
$500–$500
Fine Range
$325
Median Surcharge
1
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 51 | 73.9% |
| Probation | 13 | 18.8% |
| Conditional Discharge | 5 | 7.2% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 5 |
| Dismissed | 4 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 2 |
| Untimely Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(d)) | 1 |
| Uncooperative Witness (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 63 |
| 18-24 | 45 |
| 35-44 | 35 |
| Under 18 | 13 |
| 45-54 | 12 |
| 55-64 | 7 |
| 65+ | 3 |
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% |
| 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% |
| Chautauqua | 92 | 30.2% | 69.8% |
| Rockland | 58 | 17.2% | 79.3% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 178 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 15.7% of CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm cases in Niagara County are dismissed and 84.3% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $500. 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 Niagara County is $500. The median surcharge is an additional $325.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 178 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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