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What Does Criminal Trespass Get Reduced To?

6,802 convictions analyzed · 12 reduction targets · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

According to 6,802 conviction records, Criminal Trespass is reduced to a lesser charge in 51.1% of cases. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (41.7% of reductions). Reduction rates vary across 47 New York counties with sufficient data.

Charge reduction means the conviction charge differs from the original arrest charge, typically through plea negotiation. Percentages reflect the share of guilty outcomes where the conviction charge is a different category than the arrest charge. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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51.1%
Reduction Rate
Disorderly Conduct
Most Common Target
6,802
Total Convictions

What Criminal Trespass Gets Reduced To

The 12 most common conviction charges when Criminal Trespass is reduced through a plea deal.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 2,834 41.7%
Harassment 211 3.1%
Other 124 1.8%
Criminal Contempt 89 1.3%
Traffic Offense 75 1.1%
Petit Larceny 42 0.6%
Burglary 31 0.5%
Escape / Bail Jumping 20 0.3%
Official Misconduct 15 0.2%
Assault 14 0.2%
Theft of Services 10 0.1%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 10 0.1%

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

Criminal Trespass Reduction Rates by County

How often Criminal Trespass is reduced across New York counties. Click a county for detailed reduction targets.

County Convictions Reduced Reduction Rate Top Reduction
Queens 1,356 1,181 87.1% Disorderly Conduct
New York 742 440 59.3% Disorderly Conduct
Kings 504 378 75.0% Disorderly Conduct
Westchester 390 146 37.4% Disorderly Conduct
Suffolk 334 160 47.9% Disorderly Conduct
Bronx 237 152 64.1% Disorderly Conduct
Erie 222 118 53.2% Disorderly Conduct
Nassau 220 155 70.5% Disorderly Conduct
Oneida 180 24 13.3% Harassment
Chautauqua 174 30 17.2% Harassment
Oswego 161 41 25.5% Disorderly Conduct
Richmond 146 122 83.6% Disorderly Conduct
Schenectady 144 46 31.9% Disorderly Conduct
Niagara 142 58 40.8% Disorderly Conduct
Albany 135 56 41.5% Disorderly Conduct
Jefferson 135 29 21.5% Harassment
Onondaga 125 43 34.4% Disorderly Conduct
Cayuga 114 15 13.2% Criminal Contempt
Broome 107 20 18.7% Harassment
Chemung 99 16 16.2% Disorderly Conduct
Monroe 96 46 47.9% Disorderly Conduct
Saratoga 95 33 34.7% Disorderly Conduct
Madison 89 9 10.1% Harassment
Cattaraugus 69 15 21.7% Harassment
Orange 69 29 42.0% Disorderly Conduct
St. Lawrence 59 5 8.5% Harassment
Warren 58 10 17.2% Harassment
Clinton 48 6 12.5% Disorderly Conduct
Dutchess 45 12 26.7% Disorderly Conduct
Steuben 43 4 9.3% Disorderly Conduct
Cortland 41 8 19.5% Harassment
Rensselaer 40 8 20.0% Disorderly Conduct
Genesee 39 19 48.7% Disorderly Conduct
Ulster 37 11 29.7% Disorderly Conduct
Otsego 34 4 11.8% Harassment
Chenango 31 0 0.0% —
Ontario 26 10 38.5% Disorderly Conduct
Fulton 25 6 24.0% Harassment
Tompkins 21 7 33.3% Disorderly Conduct
Montgomery 19 9 47.4% Disorderly Conduct
Herkimer 18 9 50.0% Disorderly Conduct
Columbia 16 3 18.8% Disorderly Conduct
Franklin 13 5 38.5% Harassment
Wayne 13 2 15.4% Disorderly Conduct
Essex 12 3 25.0% Disorderly Conduct
Sullivan 11 3 27.3% Disorderly Conduct
Seneca 10 2 20.0% Traffic Offense

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com

About Plea Bargaining in New York

Plea bargaining is a central part of New York's criminal justice system. The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through negotiated pleas rather than trial. Charge reductions — where a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser offense — are one of the primary mechanisms. The data above reflects actual outcomes from DCJS Pretrial Release records, not predictions. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, evidence, defense strategy, and local prosecutorial practices.

How we calculate reduction rates: We compare the arrest charge category to the conviction charge category for all guilty outcomes. When the conviction charge differs from the arrest charge, we count it as a reduction. Only charge category changes are counted — reductions within the same category (e.g., felony to misdemeanor assault) are not reflected here. Minimum threshold: 3 reductions per combination. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.

Common Questions

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

Criminal Trespass is reduced to a lesser charge in 51.1% of convictions statewide, based on 6,802 conviction records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). This means that in roughly 51 out of every 100 convictions, the defendant pleads guilty to a different charge than originally arrested for.
The most common reduction for Criminal Trespass is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 41.7% of all reductions. This means when Criminal Trespass is reduced, it most often becomes a Disorderly Conduct conviction. The specific plea offered in your case depends on the facts, evidence, and your attorney's negotiations.
Yes. Criminal Trespass reduction rates vary significantly across New York's 62 counties. Counties like Queens (87.1% reduction rate) and New York (59.3%) show different patterns. These differences reflect local prosecutorial practices, court caseloads, and plea bargaining customs. Consult a licensed attorney familiar with your county's courts.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 6,802 conviction records analyzed for Criminal Trespass. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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