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Assault Plea Deals in Delaware County

25 convictions · Delaware County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 25 conviction records, Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 40.0% of cases in Delaware County. The most common reduction is to Harassment (70.0% 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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40.0%
Local Reduction Rate
68.7%
Statewide Average
25
Total Convictions

What Assault Gets Reduced To in Delaware County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Harassment 7 70.0%
Disorderly Conduct 3 30.0%

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

Compared to Statewide

Delaware County reduces Assault charges at a lower rate (40.0%) than the statewide average (68.7%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Delaware County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Delaware County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Delaware 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.

Other Charge Reductions in Delaware County

Drug Sale
20 reductions
Drug Possession
19 reductions
DWI / DUI
19 reductions
Petit Larceny
18 reductions
Grand Larceny
17 reductions
Other
15 reductions
Robbery
9 reductions
Burglary
8 reductions

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 40.0% of convictions in Delaware County, based on 25 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 68.7%.
The most common reduction for Assault in Delaware County is to Harassment, accounting for 70.0% of all reductions (7 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Delaware County has a 40.0% 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. 25 conviction records analyzed for Assault in Delaware County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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