How often is Assault reduced in Putnam County?

Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 54.8% of convictions in Putnam County, based on 42 conviction records. The statewide average is 68.7%.

What is Assault most commonly reduced to in Putnam County?

The most common reduction for Assault in Putnam County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 65.2% of reductions (15 cases). Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

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Based on 42 conviction records, Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 54.8% of cases in Putnam County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (65.2% 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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54.8%

Local Reduction Rate

68.7%

Statewide Average

42

Total Convictions

What Assault Gets Reduced To in Putnam County

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

Conviction Charge	Count	% of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct	15	65.2%
Harassment	8	34.8%

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

Compared to Statewide

Putnam County reduces Assault charges at a lower rate (54.8%) than the statewide average (68.7%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Putnam County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Putnam County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Putnam 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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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 54.8% of convictions in Putnam County, based on 42 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 68.7%.

The most common reduction for Assault in Putnam County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 65.2% of all reductions (15 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Putnam County has a 54.8% 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. 42 conviction records analyzed for Assault in Putnam County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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Assault Plea Deals in Putnam County