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Drug Possession Plea Deals in Cayuga County

137 convictions · Cayuga County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 137 conviction records, Drug Possession is reduced to a lesser charge in 20.4% of cases in Cayuga County. The most common reduction is to Escape / Bail Jumping (39.3% 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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20.4%
Local Reduction Rate
69.5%
Statewide Average
137
Total Convictions

What Drug Possession Gets Reduced To in Cayuga County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Escape / Bail Jumping 11 39.3%
DWI / DUI 6 21.4%
Petit Larceny 4 14.3%
Other 4 14.3%
Official Misconduct 3 10.7%

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

Compared to Statewide

Cayuga County reduces Drug Possession charges at a lower rate (20.4%) than the statewide average (69.5%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Cayuga County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Cayuga County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Cayuga 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 Cayuga County

Other
109 reductions
Grand Larceny
102 reductions
Burglary
87 reductions
Endangering Welfare of a Child
87 reductions
Assault
63 reductions
Disorderly Conduct
61 reductions
Escape / Bail Jumping
56 reductions
Weapons Offense
56 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 20.4% of convictions in Cayuga County, based on 137 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 69.5%.
The most common reduction for Drug Possession in Cayuga County is to Escape / Bail Jumping, accounting for 39.3% of all reductions (11 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Cayuga County has a 20.4% 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. 137 conviction records analyzed for Drug Possession in Cayuga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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