Criminal Contempt Plea Deals in Queens County
3,612 convictions · Queens County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)
Based on 3,612 conviction records, Criminal Contempt is reduced to a lesser charge in 81.7% of cases in Queens County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (89.5% 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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The most common conviction charges when Criminal Contempt is reduced through a plea deal in Queens County.
| Conviction Charge | Count | % of Reductions |
|---|---|---|
| Disorderly Conduct | 2,642 | 89.5% |
| Harassment | 102 | 3.5% |
| Assault | 53 | 1.8% |
| Criminal Trespass | 45 | 1.5% |
| Petit Larceny | 37 | 1.3% |
| Other | 29 | 1.0% |
| Weapons Offense | 7 | 0.2% |
| Aggravated Harassment | 7 | 0.2% |
| Obstruction | 6 | 0.2% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.2% |
| Menacing | 5 | 0.2% |
| Escape / Bail Jumping | 4 | 0.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 3 | 0.1% |
| Official Misconduct | 3 | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 3 | 0.1% |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Compared to Statewide
Queens County reduces Criminal Contempt charges at a higher rate (81.7%) than the statewide average (51.6%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Queens County courts.
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About Plea Bargaining in Queens County
Plea bargaining is a central part of Queens 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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Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 3,612 conviction records analyzed for Criminal Contempt in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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