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Drug Offense Plea Deals in Cattaraugus County

29 convictions · Cattaraugus County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 29 conviction records, Drug Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 51.7% of cases in Cattaraugus County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (46.7% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Drug Offense is 65.6%.

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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51.7%
Local Reduction Rate
65.6%
Statewide Average
29
Total Convictions

What Drug Offense Gets Reduced To in Cattaraugus County

The most common conviction charges when Drug Offense is reduced through a plea deal in Cattaraugus County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 7 46.7%
Drug Possession 4 26.7%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 4 26.7%

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

Compared to Statewide

Cattaraugus County reduces Drug Offense charges at a lower rate (51.7%) than the statewide average (65.6%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Cattaraugus County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Cattaraugus County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus County

Petit Larceny
287 reductions
Drug Possession
236 reductions
Other
192 reductions
Grand Larceny
132 reductions
Assault
130 reductions
Drug Sale
123 reductions
Burglary
106 reductions
Escape / Bail Jumping
85 reductions

Common Questions

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

Drug Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 51.7% of convictions in Cattaraugus County, based on 29 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 65.6%.
The most common reduction for Drug Offense in Cattaraugus County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 46.7% of all reductions (7 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Cattaraugus County has a 51.7% reduction rate for Drug Offense, compared to the statewide average of 65.6%. This county reduces Drug Offense at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 29 conviction records analyzed for Drug Offense in Cattaraugus County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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