How often is Burglary reduced in Suffolk County?

Burglary is reduced to a lesser charge in 55.6% of convictions in Suffolk County, based on 777 conviction records. The statewide average is 70.9%.

What is Burglary most commonly reduced to in Suffolk County?

The most common reduction for Burglary in Suffolk County is to Petit Larceny, accounting for 42.1% of reductions (182 cases). Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

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Based on 777 conviction records, Burglary is reduced to a lesser charge in 55.6% of cases in Suffolk County. The most common reduction is to Petit Larceny (42.1% 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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55.6%

Local Reduction Rate

70.9%

Statewide Average

777

Total Convictions

What Burglary Gets Reduced To in Suffolk County

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

Conviction Charge	Count	% of Reductions
Petit Larceny	182	42.1%
Criminal Trespass	98	22.7%
Disorderly Conduct	87	20.1%
Other	20	4.6%
Criminal Contempt	18	4.2%
Assault	13	3.0%
Grand Larceny	6	1.4%
Theft of Services	5	1.2%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property	3	0.7%

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

Compared to Statewide

Suffolk County reduces Burglary charges at a lower rate (55.6%) than the statewide average (70.9%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Suffolk County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Suffolk County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Suffolk 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 55.6% of convictions in Suffolk County, based on 777 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 70.9%.

The most common reduction for Burglary in Suffolk County is to Petit Larceny, accounting for 42.1% of all reductions (182 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Suffolk County has a 55.6% 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. 777 conviction records analyzed for Burglary in Suffolk County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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