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Drug Possession Plea Deals in Chenango County

188 convictions · Chenango County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 188 conviction records, Drug Possession is reduced to a lesser charge in 21.8% of cases in Chenango County. The most common reduction is to Escape / Bail Jumping (26.8% 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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21.8%
Local Reduction Rate
69.5%
Statewide Average
188
Total Convictions

What Drug Possession Gets Reduced To in Chenango County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Escape / Bail Jumping 11 26.8%
Disorderly Conduct 10 24.4%
DWI / DUI 9 22.0%
Petit Larceny 5 12.2%
Criminal Trespass 3 7.3%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3 7.3%

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

Compared to Statewide

Chenango County reduces Drug Possession charges at a lower rate (21.8%) than the statewide average (69.5%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Chenango County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Chenango County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Chenango 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 Chenango County

Petit Larceny
44 reductions
Other
43 reductions
Assault
40 reductions
Burglary
37 reductions
Drug Sale
36 reductions
Endangering Welfare of a Child
31 reductions
Grand Larceny
31 reductions
Weapons Offense
15 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 21.8% of convictions in Chenango County, based on 188 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 69.5%.
The most common reduction for Drug Possession in Chenango County is to Escape / Bail Jumping, accounting for 26.8% of all reductions (11 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Chenango County has a 21.8% 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. 188 conviction records analyzed for Drug Possession in Chenango County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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