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Assault Plea Deals in Schenectady County

604 convictions · Schenectady County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 604 conviction records, Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 69.4% of cases in Schenectady County. The most common reduction is to Harassment (61.3% 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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69.4%
Local Reduction Rate
68.7%
Statewide Average
604
Total Convictions

What Assault Gets Reduced To in Schenectady County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Harassment 257 61.3%
Disorderly Conduct 96 22.9%
Escape / Bail Jumping 12 2.9%
Other 11 2.6%
Official Misconduct 10 2.4%
Weapons Offense 7 1.7%
Reckless Endangerment 6 1.4%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 6 1.4%
Robbery 4 1.0%
Criminal Trespass 4 1.0%
DWI / DUI 3 0.7%
Criminal Contempt 3 0.7%

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

Compared to Statewide

Schenectady County reduces Assault charges at a higher rate (69.4%) than the statewide average (68.7%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Schenectady County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Schenectady County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Schenectady 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 Schenectady County

Other
576 reductions
Criminal Contempt
383 reductions
Petit Larceny
229 reductions
Burglary
206 reductions
Strangulation
204 reductions
Grand Larceny
200 reductions
Drug Possession
188 reductions
Menacing
161 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 69.4% of convictions in Schenectady County, based on 604 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 68.7%.
The most common reduction for Assault in Schenectady County is to Harassment, accounting for 61.3% of all reductions (257 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Schenectady County has a 69.4% 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. 604 conviction records analyzed for Assault in Schenectady County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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