Based on 411 conviction records, Burglary is reduced to a lesser charge in 66.7% of cases in Albany County. The most common reduction is to Petit Larceny (28.8% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Burglary is 70.9%.

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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66.7%
Local Reduction Rate
70.9%
Statewide Average
411
Total Convictions

The most common conviction charges when Burglary is reduced through a plea deal in Albany County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Petit Larceny 79 28.8%
Criminal Trespass 62 22.6%
Disorderly Conduct 58 21.2%
Other 24 8.8%
Criminal Contempt 18 6.6%
Harassment 14 5.1%
Assault 10 3.6%
Grand Larceny 6 2.2%
Weapons Offense 3 1.1%

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

Albany County reduces Burglary charges at a lower rate (66.7%) than the statewide average (70.9%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Albany County.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Albany 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.

Burglary is reduced to a lesser charge in 66.7% of convictions in Albany County, based on 411 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 70.9%.
The most common reduction for Burglary in Albany County is to Petit Larceny, accounting for 28.8% of all reductions (79 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Albany County has a 66.7% reduction rate for Burglary, compared to the statewide average of 70.9%. This county reduces Burglary at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 411 conviction records analyzed for Burglary in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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