Fail To Return Lic/Reg/Plates in Suffolk County
VTL § 0340 · Misdemeanor · 10,555 cases · 2024–2025
In Suffolk County, 32.7% of 10,555 Fail To Return Lic/Reg/Plates (VTL 0340) cases were dismissed and 67.3% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $100.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
10,555
Total Cases
32.7%
Dismissal Rate
67.3%
Conviction Rate
99.2%
DAT Rate
34
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$100
Median Fine
$25–$3900
Fine Range
$25
Median Surcharge
5554
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | 5,554 | 99.8% |
| Surcharge | 6 | 0.1% |
| Imprisonment | 3 | 0.1% |
| Conditional Discharge | 1 | 0.0% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 2,612 |
| Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 53 |
| ACD | 15 |
| Corporate Substitution | 7 |
| Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) | 6 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 3,670 |
| 35-44 | 2,420 |
| 18-24 | 1,617 |
| 45-54 | 1,573 |
| 55-64 | 861 |
| 65+ | 280 |
| Under 18 | 37 |
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Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 10,555 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 32.7% of Fail To Return Lic/Reg/Plates cases in Suffolk County are dismissed and 67.3% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $100. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 5554 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Fail To Return Lic/Reg/Plates in Suffolk County is $100. The median surcharge is an additional $25.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 10,555 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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