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Criminal Contempt Plea Deals in Bronx County

841 convictions · Bronx County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 841 conviction records, Criminal Contempt is reduced to a lesser charge in 52.2% of cases in Bronx County. The most common reduction is to Harassment (48.1% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Criminal Contempt is 51.6%.

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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52.2%
Local Reduction Rate
51.6%
Statewide Average
841
Total Convictions

What Criminal Contempt Gets Reduced To in Bronx County

The most common conviction charges when Criminal Contempt is reduced through a plea deal in Bronx County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Harassment 211 48.1%
Disorderly Conduct 188 42.8%
Assault 9 2.1%
Other 7 1.6%
Criminal Trespass 7 1.6%
Strangulation 4 0.9%
Petit Larceny 4 0.9%
Weapons Offense 3 0.7%
Obstruction 3 0.7%
Aggravated Harassment 3 0.7%

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

Compared to Statewide

Bronx County reduces Criminal Contempt charges at a higher rate (52.2%) than the statewide average (51.6%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Bronx County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Bronx County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Bronx 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 Bronx County

Assault
4,052 reductions
Drug Possession
3,516 reductions
Drug Sale
3,505 reductions
Petit Larceny
2,360 reductions
Forgery
1,698 reductions
Robbery
1,527 reductions
Other
1,490 reductions
Weapons Offense
1,386 reductions

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Criminal Contempt is reduced to a lesser charge in 52.2% of convictions in Bronx County, based on 841 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 51.6%.
The most common reduction for Criminal Contempt in Bronx County is to Harassment, accounting for 48.1% of all reductions (211 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Bronx County has a 52.2% reduction rate for Criminal Contempt, compared to the statewide average of 51.6%. This county reduces Criminal Contempt 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. 841 conviction records analyzed for Criminal Contempt in Bronx County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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