CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm in Queens County
PL § 265.03 · Felony · 2,134 cases · 2024–2025
In Queens County, 21.2% of 2,134 CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm (PL 265.03) cases were dismissed and 78.2% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $250.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
2,134
Total Cases
21.2%
Dismissal Rate
78.2%
Conviction Rate
0.3%
DAT Rate
27
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$250
Median Fine
$100–$3000
Fine Range
$325
Median Surcharge
42
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 248 | 53.4% |
| Conditional Discharge | 105 | 22.6% |
| Probation | 73 | 15.7% |
| Fine | 38 | 8.2% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| No True Bill | 37 |
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 32 |
| Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.30 (1)(g)) | 17 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 16 |
| ACD | 14 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 18-24 | 730 |
| 25-34 | 666 |
| 35-44 | 343 |
| 45-54 | 171 |
| Under 18 | 131 |
| 55-64 | 71 |
| 65+ | 21 |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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 2,134 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 21.2% of CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm cases in Queens County are dismissed and 78.2% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $250. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 42 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm in Queens County is $250. The median surcharge is an additional $325.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 2,134 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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