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Drug Offense Plea Deals in Clinton County

36 convictions · Clinton County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 36 conviction records, Drug Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 19.4% of cases in Clinton County. The most common reduction is to Drug Sale (57.1% 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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19.4%
Local Reduction Rate
65.6%
Statewide Average
36
Total Convictions

What Drug Offense Gets Reduced To in Clinton County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Drug Sale 4 57.1%
Drug Possession 3 42.9%

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

Compared to Statewide

Clinton County reduces Drug Offense charges at a lower rate (19.4%) than the statewide average (65.6%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Clinton County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Clinton County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Clinton 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 Clinton County

Petit Larceny
204 reductions
Drug Possession
116 reductions
Assault
111 reductions
Weapons Offense
87 reductions
Other
83 reductions
Grand Larceny
62 reductions
Escape / Bail Jumping
50 reductions
Burglary
47 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 19.4% of convictions in Clinton County, based on 36 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 65.6%.
The most common reduction for Drug Offense in Clinton County is to Drug Sale, accounting for 57.1% of all reductions (4 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Clinton County has a 19.4% 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. 36 conviction records analyzed for Drug Offense in Clinton County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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