How often is Burglary reduced in Schenectady County?

Burglary is reduced to a lesser charge in 66.4% of convictions in Schenectady County, based on 298 conviction records. The statewide average is 70.9%.

What is Burglary most commonly reduced to in Schenectady County?

The most common reduction for Burglary in Schenectady County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 22.7% of reductions (45 cases). Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

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Based on 298 conviction records, Burglary is reduced to a lesser charge in 66.4% of cases in Schenectady County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (22.7% 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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66.4%

Local Reduction Rate

70.9%

Statewide Average

298

Total Convictions

What Burglary Gets Reduced To in Schenectady County

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

Conviction Charge	Count	% of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct	45	22.7%
Petit Larceny	42	21.2%
Criminal Trespass	42	21.2%
Harassment	24	12.1%
Other	18	9.1%
Criminal Contempt	17	8.6%
Grand Larceny	5	2.5%
Assault	5	2.5%

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

Compared to Statewide

Schenectady County reduces Burglary charges at a lower rate (66.4%) than the statewide average (70.9%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Schenectady County.

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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.

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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 66.4% of convictions in Schenectady County, based on 298 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 70.9%.

The most common reduction for Burglary in Schenectady County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 22.7% of all reductions (45 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Schenectady County has a 66.4% 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. 298 conviction records analyzed for Burglary in Schenectady County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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