Assault Plea Deals in Nassau County
3,796 convictions · Nassau County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)
Based on 3,796 conviction records, Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 73.3% of cases in Nassau County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (72.8% 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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The most common conviction charges when Assault is reduced through a plea deal in Nassau County.
| Conviction Charge | Count | % of Reductions |
|---|---|---|
| Disorderly Conduct | 2,025 | 72.8% |
| Harassment | 432 | 15.5% |
| DWI / DUI | 55 | 2.0% |
| Escape / Bail Jumping | 41 | 1.5% |
| Weapons Offense | 40 | 1.4% |
| Criminal Contempt | 33 | 1.2% |
| Other | 30 | 1.1% |
| Petit Larceny | 13 | 0.5% |
| Official Misconduct | 13 | 0.5% |
| Endangering Welfare of a Child | 13 | 0.5% |
| Reckless Endangerment | 12 | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 12 | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 10 | 0.4% |
| Menacing | 9 | 0.3% |
| Homicide | 9 | 0.3% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.2% |
| Aggravated Unlicensed Operation | 5 | 0.2% |
| Theft of Services | 4 | 0.1% |
| Strangulation | 4 | 0.1% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.1% |
| Obstruction | 4 | 0.1% |
| Grand Larceny | 4 | 0.1% |
| Aggravated Harassment | 3 | 0.1% |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Compared to Statewide
Nassau County reduces Assault charges at a higher rate (73.3%) than the statewide average (68.7%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Nassau County courts.
About Plea Bargaining in Nassau County
Plea bargaining is a central part of Nassau 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. 3,796 conviction records analyzed for Assault in Nassau County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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