Assault Plea Deals in Erie County
1,771 convictions · Erie County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)
Based on 1,771 conviction records, Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 60.9% of cases in Erie County. The most common reduction is to Harassment (51.9% 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 Erie County.
| Conviction Charge | Count | % of Reductions |
|---|---|---|
| Harassment | 560 | 51.9% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 308 | 28.6% |
| Weapons Offense | 41 | 3.8% |
| Criminal Contempt | 20 | 1.9% |
| Endangering Welfare of a Child | 19 | 1.8% |
| Other | 16 | 1.5% |
| Homicide | 15 | 1.4% |
| DWI / DUI | 13 | 1.2% |
| Reckless Endangerment | 12 | 1.1% |
| Escape / Bail Jumping | 12 | 1.1% |
| Official Misconduct | 9 | 0.8% |
| Menacing | 8 | 0.7% |
| Traffic Offense | 7 | 0.6% |
| Petit Larceny | 7 | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 7 | 0.6% |
| Criminal Trespass | 6 | 0.6% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.5% |
| Obstruction | 4 | 0.4% |
| Theft of Services | 3 | 0.3% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3% |
| Identity Theft | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Compared to Statewide
Erie County reduces Assault charges at a lower rate (60.9%) than the statewide average (68.7%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Erie County.
About Plea Bargaining in Erie County
Plea bargaining is a central part of Erie 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. 1,771 conviction records analyzed for Assault in Erie County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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