How often is Burglary reduced in Rensselaer County?

Burglary is reduced to a lesser charge in 79.3% of convictions in Rensselaer County, based on 217 conviction records. The statewide average is 70.9%.

What is Burglary most commonly reduced to in Rensselaer County?

The most common reduction for Burglary in Rensselaer County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 26.7% of reductions (46 cases). Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

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Based on 217 conviction records, Burglary is reduced to a lesser charge in 79.3% of cases in Rensselaer County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (26.7% 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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79.3%

Local Reduction Rate

70.9%

Statewide Average

217

Total Convictions

What Burglary Gets Reduced To in Rensselaer County

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

Conviction Charge	Count	% of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct	46	26.7%
Petit Larceny	36	20.9%
Criminal Trespass	31	18.0%
Other	21	12.2%
Harassment	13	7.6%
Criminal Contempt	11	6.4%
Weapons Offense	4	2.3%
Assault	4	2.3%
Strangulation	3	1.7%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property	3	1.7%

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

Compared to Statewide

Rensselaer County reduces Burglary charges at a higher rate (79.3%) than the statewide average (70.9%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Rensselaer County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Rensselaer County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Rensselaer 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.

Burglary is reduced to a lesser charge in 79.3% of convictions in Rensselaer County, based on 217 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 70.9%.

The most common reduction for Burglary in Rensselaer County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 26.7% of all reductions (46 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Rensselaer County has a 79.3% reduction rate for Burglary, compared to the statewide average of 70.9%. This county reduces Burglary 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. 217 conviction records analyzed for Burglary in Rensselaer County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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