CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm in Onondaga County
PL § 265.03 · Felony · 602 cases · 2024–2025
In Onondaga County, 12.7% of 602 CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm (PL 265.03) cases were dismissed and 86.8% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $75.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
602
Total Cases
12.7%
Dismissal Rate
86.8%
Conviction Rate
0.3%
DAT Rate
25
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$75
Median Fine
$45–$100
Fine Range
$325
Median Surcharge
3
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 122 | 72.6% |
| Probation | 30 | 17.9% |
| Conditional Discharge | 13 | 7.7% |
| Fine | 2 | 1.2% |
| Unconditional Discharge | 1 | 0.6% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 9 |
| Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 210.20(1)(i)) | 7 |
| Dismissed | 5 |
| Other Jurisdictional/Legal Impediment (CPL 210.20(1)(h)) | 3 |
| Defective Grand Jury Proceeding (CPL 210.20(1)(c)) | 3 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 18-24 | 233 |
| 25-34 | 169 |
| 35-44 | 85 |
| Under 18 | 54 |
| 45-54 | 38 |
| 55-64 | 20 |
| 65+ | 2 |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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 602 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 12.7% of CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm cases in Onondaga County are dismissed and 86.8% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $75. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 3 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm in Onondaga County is $75. The median surcharge is an additional $325.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 602 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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