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Criminal Contempt Plea Deals in Kings County

1,670 convictions · Kings County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 1,670 conviction records, Criminal Contempt is reduced to a lesser charge in 67.8% of cases in Kings County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (66.5% 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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67.8%
Local Reduction Rate
51.6%
Statewide Average
1,670
Total Convictions

What Criminal Contempt Gets Reduced To in Kings County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 753 66.5%
Harassment 200 17.7%
Assault 34 3.0%
Criminal Trespass 30 2.7%
Petit Larceny 28 2.5%
Other 24 2.1%
Burglary 21 1.9%
Obstruction 12 1.1%
Weapons Offense 8 0.7%
Strangulation 8 0.7%
Aggravated Harassment 7 0.6%
Drug Possession 4 0.4%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 3 0.3%

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

Compared to Statewide

Kings County reduces Criminal Contempt charges at a higher rate (67.8%) than the statewide average (51.6%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Kings County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Kings County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Kings 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 Kings County

Assault
4,202 reductions
Drug Sale
3,298 reductions
Drug Possession
3,231 reductions
Petit Larceny
2,767 reductions
Forgery
2,546 reductions
Weapons Offense
1,900 reductions
Grand Larceny
1,861 reductions
Theft of Services
1,789 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 67.8% of convictions in Kings County, based on 1,670 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 51.6%.
The most common reduction for Criminal Contempt in Kings County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 66.5% of all reductions (753 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Kings County has a 67.8% 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. 1,670 conviction records analyzed for Criminal Contempt in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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