Based on 5,675 conviction records, Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 73.9% of cases in Kings County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (77.5% 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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73.9%
Local Reduction Rate
68.7%
Statewide Average
5,675
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 3,253 77.5%
Harassment 366 8.7%
Weapons Offense 107 2.6%
Other 93 2.2%
Homicide 79 1.9%
Criminal Contempt 47 1.1%
Robbery 30 0.7%
Petit Larceny 29 0.7%
Menacing 28 0.7%
Official Misconduct 19 0.5%
Reckless Endangerment 18 0.4%
DWI / DUI 18 0.4%
Traffic Offense 17 0.4%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 16 0.4%
Escape / Bail Jumping 15 0.4%
Criminal Trespass 12 0.3%
Drug Possession 8 0.2%
Burglary 8 0.2%
Aggravated Harassment 7 0.2%
Sex Offense 6 0.1%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 6 0.1%
Strangulation 5 0.1%
Public Lewdness 4 0.1%
Kidnapping 4 0.1%

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

Kings County reduces Assault charges at a higher rate (73.9%) than the statewide average (68.7%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Kings County courts.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Kings 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 73.9% of convictions in Kings County, based on 5,675 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 68.7%.
The most common reduction for Assault in Kings County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 77.5% of all reductions (3253 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Kings County has a 73.9% reduction rate for Assault, compared to the statewide average of 68.7%. This county reduces Assault at a higher rate than average, suggesting more active plea bargaining. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 5,675 conviction records analyzed for Assault in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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