Use Other Veh W/O Interlock in Chautauqua County
VTL § 1198 · Misdemeanor · 25 cases · 2024–2025
In Chautauqua County, 35.3% of 25 Use Other Veh W/O Interlock (VTL 1198) cases were dismissed and 64.7% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $87.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
25
Total Cases
35.3%
Dismissal Rate
64.7%
Conviction Rate
72.0%
DAT Rate
40
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$87
Median Fine
$17–$212
Fine Range
$88
Median Surcharge
8
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | 8 | 100.0% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 4 |
| Decline to Prosecute - Unknown Reason | 2 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 35-44 | 11 |
| 25-34 | 5 |
| 65+ | 3 |
| 55-64 | 3 |
| 45-54 | 2 |
| 18-24 | 1 |
VTL 1198 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 242 | 16.9% | 83.1% |
| Nassau | 96 | 10.6% | 89.4% |
| Oneida | 65 | 6.1% | 93.9% |
| Niagara | 53 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Westchester | 50 | 8.9% | 91.1% |
| Onondaga | 45 | 34.2% | 65.8% |
| Erie | 37 | 14.3% | 85.7% |
| Orange | 34 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Oswego | 27 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Cattaraugus | 26 | 8.0% | 92.0% |
| Cayuga | 23 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Saratoga | 23 | 10.0% | 90.0% |
| Ontario | 20 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 25 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 35.3% of Use Other Veh W/O Interlock cases in Chautauqua County are dismissed and 64.7% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $87. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 8 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Use Other Veh W/O Interlock in Chautauqua County is $87. The median surcharge is an additional $88.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 25 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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