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Drug Possession Plea Deals in Allegany County

37 convictions · Allegany County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 37 conviction records, Drug Possession is reduced to a lesser charge in 24.3% of cases in Allegany County. The most common reduction is to DWI / DUI (55.6% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Drug Possession is 69.5%.

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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24.3%
Local Reduction Rate
69.5%
Statewide Average
37
Total Convictions

What Drug Possession Gets Reduced To in Allegany County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
DWI / DUI 5 55.6%
Disorderly Conduct 4 44.4%

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

Compared to Statewide

Allegany County reduces Drug Possession charges at a lower rate (24.3%) than the statewide average (69.5%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Allegany County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Allegany County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Allegany 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 Allegany County

DWI / DUI
29 reductions
Other
27 reductions
Grand Larceny
20 reductions
Petit Larceny
19 reductions
Assault
18 reductions
Weapons Offense
16 reductions
Burglary
15 reductions
Drug Sale
13 reductions

Common Questions

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

Drug Possession is reduced to a lesser charge in 24.3% of convictions in Allegany County, based on 37 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 69.5%.
The most common reduction for Drug Possession in Allegany County is to DWI / DUI, accounting for 55.6% of all reductions (5 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Allegany County has a 24.3% reduction rate for Drug Possession, compared to the statewide average of 69.5%. This county reduces Drug Possession at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 37 conviction records analyzed for Drug Possession in Allegany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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