In New York County, 85.7% of 70 Sale/Purch False License,Registration,Plates (VTL 039.-A) cases were dismissed and 14.3% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $25.

Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026

70
Total Cases
85.7%
Dismissal Rate
14.3%
Conviction Rate
DAT Rate
29
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$25
Median Fine
$25–$75
Fine Range
10
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Fine 10 100.0%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Dism - Legally Insufficient 34
Dismissed 15
Acd Cpl 170.55 7
Dism-Interest Justic Cpl170.40 4

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 37
35-44 15
18-24 12
45-54 4
55-64 1

VTL 039.-A in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Queens 422 99.5% 0.5%
Bronx 25 88.0% 12.0%
Kings 23 87.0% 13.0%

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

Based on 70 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 85.7% of Sale/Purch False License,Registration,Plates cases in New York County are dismissed and 14.3% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $25. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 10 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Sale/Purch False License,Registration,Plates in New York County is $25.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 70 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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