Based on 475 conviction records, Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 44.8% of cases in Broome County. The most common reduction is to Harassment (48.8% 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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44.8%
Local Reduction Rate
68.7%
Statewide Average
475
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Harassment 104 48.8%
Disorderly Conduct 41 19.2%
Weapons Offense 15 7.0%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 11 5.2%
Escape / Bail Jumping 8 3.8%
Other 7 3.3%
Criminal Contempt 7 3.3%
Menacing 5 2.3%
Strangulation 4 1.9%
Reckless Endangerment 4 1.9%
Official Misconduct 4 1.9%
Criminal Trespass 3 1.4%

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

Broome County reduces Assault charges at a lower rate (44.8%) than the statewide average (68.7%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Broome County.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Broome 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.

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 44.8% of convictions in Broome County, based on 475 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 68.7%.
The most common reduction for Assault in Broome County is to Harassment, accounting for 48.8% of all reductions (104 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Broome County has a 44.8% 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. 475 conviction records analyzed for Assault in Broome County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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