What is Drug Possession most commonly reduced to in Monroe County?

The most common reduction for Drug Possession in Monroe County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 61.2% of reductions (208 cases). Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

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Based on 473 conviction records, Drug Possession is reduced to a lesser charge in 71.9% of cases in Monroe County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (61.2% 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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71.9%

Local Reduction Rate

69.5%

Statewide Average

473

Total Convictions

What Drug Possession Gets Reduced To in Monroe County

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

Conviction Charge	Count	% of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct	208	61.2%
DWI / DUI	89	26.2%
Traffic Offense	17	5.0%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation	10	2.9%
Petit Larceny	5	1.5%
Marijuana Offense	4	1.2%
Criminal Trespass	4	1.2%
Escape / Bail Jumping	3	0.9%

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

Compared to Statewide

Monroe County reduces Drug Possession charges at a higher rate (71.9%) than the statewide average (69.5%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Monroe County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Monroe County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Monroe 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 Monroe County

Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

437 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 71.9% of convictions in Monroe County, based on 473 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 69.5%.

The most common reduction for Drug Possession in Monroe County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 61.2% of all reductions (208 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Monroe County has a 71.9% reduction rate for Drug Possession, compared to the statewide average of 69.5%. This county reduces Drug Possession at a higher rate than average, suggesting more active plea bargaining. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 473 conviction records analyzed for Drug Possession in Monroe County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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Drug Possession Plea Deals in Monroe County