How often is Assault reduced in Albany County?

Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 63.6% of convictions in Albany County, based on 865 conviction records. The statewide average is 68.7%.

What is Assault most commonly reduced to in Albany County?

The most common reduction for Assault in Albany County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 45.5% of reductions (250 cases). Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

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Based on 865 conviction records, Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 63.6% of cases in Albany County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (45.5% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Assault is 68.7%.

Charge reduction means the conviction charge differs from the original arrest charge, typically through plea negotiation. Only reductions with 3+ occurrences are shown. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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63.6%

Local Reduction Rate

68.7%

Statewide Average

865

Total Convictions

What Assault Gets Reduced To in Albany County

The most common conviction charges when Assault is reduced through a plea deal in Albany County.

Conviction Charge	Count	% of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct	250	45.5%
Harassment	220	40.0%
Weapons Offense	21	3.8%
Other	12	2.2%
Endangering Welfare of a Child	10	1.8%
Official Misconduct	7	1.3%
Menacing	6	1.1%
Escape / Bail Jumping	6	1.1%
Criminal Contempt	6	1.1%
DWI / DUI	5	0.9%
Petit Larceny	4	0.7%
Reckless Endangerment	3	0.5%

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Compared to Statewide

Albany County reduces Assault charges at a lower rate (63.6%) than the statewide average (68.7%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Albany County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Albany County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Albany County's criminal court process. The data above shows actual reduction outcomes from DCJS records — not predictions. Every case is unique, and the plea offered in your case depends on the specific facts, evidence, your attorney's negotiations, and the local prosecutor's policies. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

How we calculate: We compare the arrest charge to the conviction charge for guilty outcomes. When the conviction charge category differs from the arrest charge category, we count it as a reduction. Minimum threshold: 3 reductions per combination. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.

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Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 63.6% of convictions in Albany County, based on 865 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 68.7%.

The most common reduction for Assault in Albany County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 45.5% of all reductions (250 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Albany County has a 63.6% reduction rate for Assault, compared to the statewide average of 68.7%. This county reduces Assault at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 865 conviction records analyzed for Assault in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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