Assault Plea Deals in Bronx County
5,512 convictions · Bronx County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)
Based on 5,512 conviction records, Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 73.3% of cases in Bronx County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (57.1% 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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The most common conviction charges when Assault is reduced through a plea deal in Bronx County.
| Conviction Charge | Count | % of Reductions |
|---|---|---|
| Disorderly Conduct | 2,310 | 57.1% |
| Harassment | 1,215 | 30.1% |
| Weapons Offense | 108 | 2.7% |
| Criminal Contempt | 70 | 1.7% |
| Homicide | 55 | 1.4% |
| Petit Larceny | 31 | 0.8% |
| Official Misconduct | 29 | 0.7% |
| Escape / Bail Jumping | 28 | 0.7% |
| Other | 26 | 0.6% |
| Strangulation | 20 | 0.5% |
| Robbery | 19 | 0.5% |
| Menacing | 18 | 0.4% |
| Endangering Welfare of a Child | 18 | 0.4% |
| DWI / DUI | 17 | 0.4% |
| Burglary | 16 | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 15 | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 12 | 0.3% |
| Reckless Endangerment | 8 | 0.2% |
| Sex Offense | 6 | 0.1% |
| Grand Larceny | 5 | 0.1% |
| Theft of Services | 4 | 0.1% |
| Other Penal Law | 3 | 0.1% |
| Obstruction | 3 | 0.1% |
| Criminal Trespass | 3 | 0.1% |
| Aggravated Unlicensed Operation | 3 | 0.1% |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Compared to Statewide
Bronx County reduces Assault charges at a higher rate (73.3%) than the statewide average (68.7%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Bronx County courts.
About Plea Bargaining in Bronx County
Plea bargaining is a central part of Bronx 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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Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 5,512 conviction records analyzed for Assault in Bronx County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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