Based on 461 conviction records, Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 50.3% of cases in Chautauqua County. The most common reduction is to Harassment (63.8% 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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50.3%
Local Reduction Rate
68.7%
Statewide Average
461
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Harassment 148 63.8%
Disorderly Conduct 47 20.3%
Menacing 5 2.2%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 5 2.2%
Reckless Endangerment 4 1.7%
Petit Larceny 4 1.7%
Other 4 1.7%
Escape / Bail Jumping 4 1.7%
DWI / DUI 4 1.7%
Criminal Contempt 4 1.7%
Drug Possession 3 1.3%

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

Chautauqua County reduces Assault charges at a lower rate (50.3%) than the statewide average (68.7%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Chautauqua County.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Chautauqua 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 50.3% of convictions in Chautauqua County, based on 461 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 68.7%.
The most common reduction for Assault in Chautauqua County is to Harassment, accounting for 63.8% of all reductions (148 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Chautauqua County has a 50.3% 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. 461 conviction records analyzed for Assault in Chautauqua County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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