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Assault Plea Deals in Sullivan County

88 convictions · Sullivan County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 88 conviction records, Assault is reduced to a lesser charge in 43.2% of cases in Sullivan County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (73.7% 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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43.2%
Local Reduction Rate
68.7%
Statewide Average
88
Total Convictions

What Assault Gets Reduced To in Sullivan County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 28 73.7%
Weapons Offense 5 13.2%
Harassment 5 13.2%

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

Compared to Statewide

Sullivan County reduces Assault charges at a lower rate (43.2%) than the statewide average (68.7%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Sullivan County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Sullivan County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Sullivan 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 Sullivan County

Drug Possession
63 reductions
Burglary
61 reductions
Other
57 reductions
Petit Larceny
47 reductions
Grand Larceny
46 reductions
Drug Sale
36 reductions
DWI / DUI
31 reductions
Criminal Contempt
23 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 43.2% of convictions in Sullivan County, based on 88 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 68.7%.
The most common reduction for Assault in Sullivan County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 73.7% of all reductions (28 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Sullivan County has a 43.2% 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. 88 conviction records analyzed for Assault in Sullivan County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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