Fail To Return Lic/Reg/Plates in Erie County
VTL § 0340 · Misdemeanor · 999 cases · 2024–2025
In Erie County, 60.0% of 999 Fail To Return Lic/Reg/Plates (VTL 0340) cases were dismissed and 40.0% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $50.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
999
Total Cases
60.0%
Dismissal Rate
40.0%
Conviction Rate
99.4%
DAT Rate
36
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$50
Median Fine
$10–$600
Fine Range
$88
Median Surcharge
285
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | 285 | 71.8% |
| Conditional Discharge | 74 | 18.6% |
| Imprisonment | 28 | 7.1% |
| Unconditional Discharge | 10 | 2.5% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 572 |
| Decline to Prosecute - Insufficient Evidence | 13 |
| ACD | 6 |
| Untimely Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(d)) | 2 |
| Order to Dismiss Prosecutor's Information directed by Grand Jury (CPL 170.50) | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 326 |
| 35-44 | 258 |
| 45-54 | 154 |
| 18-24 | 130 |
| 55-64 | 99 |
| 65+ | 28 |
| Under 18 | 4 |
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Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 999 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 60.0% of Fail To Return Lic/Reg/Plates cases in Erie County are dismissed and 40.0% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $50. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 285 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Fail To Return Lic/Reg/Plates in Erie County is $50. The median surcharge is an additional $88.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 999 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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