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Drug Possession Plea Deals in Greene County

128 convictions · Greene County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 128 conviction records, Drug Possession is reduced to a lesser charge in 54.7% of cases in Greene County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (57.1% 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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54.7%
Local Reduction Rate
69.5%
Statewide Average
128
Total Convictions

What Drug Possession Gets Reduced To in Greene County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 40 57.1%
DWI / DUI 13 18.6%
Escape / Bail Jumping 12 17.1%
Traffic Offense 5 7.1%

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

Compared to Statewide

Greene County reduces Drug Possession charges at a lower rate (54.7%) than the statewide average (69.5%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Greene County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Greene County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Greene 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 Greene County

DWI / DUI
157 reductions
Escape / Bail Jumping
35 reductions
Petit Larceny
32 reductions
Assault
28 reductions
Drug Sale
27 reductions
Grand Larceny
27 reductions
Other
25 reductions
Weapons Offense
20 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 54.7% of convictions in Greene County, based on 128 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 69.5%.
The most common reduction for Drug Possession in Greene County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 57.1% of all reductions (40 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Greene County has a 54.7% 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. 128 conviction records analyzed for Drug Possession in Greene County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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