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Criminal Contempt Plea Deals in Lewis County

21 convictions · Lewis County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 21 conviction records, Criminal Contempt is reduced to a lesser charge in 14.3% of cases in Lewis County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (100.0% 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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14.3%
Local Reduction Rate
51.6%
Statewide Average
21
Total Convictions

What Criminal Contempt Gets Reduced To in Lewis County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 3 100.0%

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

Compared to Statewide

Lewis County reduces Criminal Contempt charges at a lower rate (14.3%) than the statewide average (51.6%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Lewis County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Lewis County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Lewis 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 Lewis County

Grand Larceny
16 reductions
Other
14 reductions
Burglary
12 reductions
Petit Larceny
9 reductions
Drug Sale
7 reductions
Theft of Services
7 reductions
Drug Possession
6 reductions
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation
5 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 14.3% of convictions in Lewis County, based on 21 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 51.6%.
The most common reduction for Criminal Contempt in Lewis County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 100.0% of all reductions (3 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Lewis County has a 14.3% reduction rate for Criminal Contempt, compared to the statewide average of 51.6%. This county reduces Criminal Contempt at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 21 conviction records analyzed for Criminal Contempt in Lewis County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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