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Drug Offense Plea Deals in Queens County

83 convictions · Queens County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 83 conviction records, Drug Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 95.2% of cases in Queens County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (48.1% 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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95.2%
Local Reduction Rate
65.6%
Statewide Average
83
Total Convictions

What Drug Offense Gets Reduced To in Queens County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 38 48.1%
Traffic Offense 18 22.8%
Petit Larceny 15 19.0%
DWI / DUI 5 6.3%
Drug Possession 3 3.8%

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

Compared to Statewide

Queens County reduces Drug Offense charges at a higher rate (95.2%) than the statewide average (65.6%). 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.

Other Charge Reductions in Queens County

Assault
7,664 reductions
Grand Larceny
3,847 reductions
Forgery
3,629 reductions
Drug Possession
3,141 reductions
Criminal Contempt
2,963 reductions
Robbery
2,868 reductions
Drug Sale
2,822 reductions
Petit Larceny
2,774 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 95.2% of convictions in Queens County, based on 83 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 65.6%.
The most common reduction for Drug Offense in Queens County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 48.1% of all reductions (38 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Queens County has a 95.2% reduction rate for Drug Offense, compared to the statewide average of 65.6%. This county reduces Drug Offense at a higher rate than average, suggesting more active plea bargaining. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 83 conviction records analyzed for Drug Offense in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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