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Have In His Possession An Open Or Unsealed Container Of An Alcoholic Beverage While In Any Public Place For The Purpose Of Consuming Such Alcoholic Beverage By Himself Or Another In Any Public Place in Nassau County

TOH § 77-2 · Violation · 232 cases · 2024–2025

In Nassau County, 25.3% of 232 Have In His Possession An Open Or Unsealed Container Of An Alcoholic Beverage While In Any Public Place For The Purpose Of Consuming Such Alcoholic Beverage By Himself Or Another In Any Public Place (TOH 77-2) cases were dismissed and 74.7% 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

232
Total Cases
25.3%
Dismissal Rate
74.7%
Conviction Rate
93.5%
DAT Rate
41
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$75
Median Fine
$15–$250
Fine Range
162
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Fine 162 100.0%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 28
ACD 23
Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 2
Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 1
Law Enforcement Misconduct (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
35-44 36
45-54 29
25-34 26
55-64 22
18-24 10
65+ 5
Under 18 2

Common Questions

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

Based on 232 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 25.3% of Have In His Possession An Open Or Unsealed Container Of An Alcoholic Beverage While In Any Public Place For The Purpose Of Consuming Such Alcoholic Beverage By Himself Or Another In Any Public Place cases in Nassau County are dismissed and 74.7% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $75. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 162 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Have In His Possession An Open Or Unsealed Container Of An Alcoholic Beverage While In Any Public Place For The Purpose Of Consuming Such Alcoholic Beverage By Himself Or Another In Any Public Place in Nassau County is $75.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 232 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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