Based on 742 conviction records, Drug Possession is reduced to a lesser charge in 21.4% of cases in Chemung County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (51.6% 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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21.4%
Local Reduction Rate
69.5%
Statewide Average
742
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 82 51.6%
Identity Theft 18 11.3%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 17 10.7%
DWI / DUI 14 8.8%
Petit Larceny 13 8.2%
Traffic Offense 7 4.4%
Drug Sale 5 3.1%
Escape / Bail Jumping 3 1.9%

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

Chemung County reduces Drug Possession charges at a lower rate (21.4%) than the statewide average (69.5%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Chemung County.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Chemung 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.

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 21.4% of convictions in Chemung County, based on 742 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 69.5%.
The most common reduction for Drug Possession in Chemung County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 51.6% of all reductions (82 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Chemung County has a 21.4% 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. 742 conviction records analyzed for Drug Possession in Chemung County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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