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Drug Possession Plea Deals in Rockland County

80 convictions · Rockland County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 80 conviction records, Drug Possession is reduced to a lesser charge in 83.8% of cases in Rockland County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (67.2% 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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83.8%
Local Reduction Rate
69.5%
Statewide Average
80
Total Convictions

What Drug Possession Gets Reduced To in Rockland County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 45 67.2%
DWI / DUI 18 26.9%
Traffic Offense 4 6.0%

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

Compared to Statewide

Rockland County reduces Drug Possession charges at a higher rate (83.8%) than the statewide average (69.5%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Rockland County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Rockland County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Rockland 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 Rockland County

Petit Larceny
149 reductions
Assault
124 reductions
Grand Larceny
102 reductions
Other
67 reductions
Drug Sale
64 reductions
Burglary
51 reductions
Forgery
36 reductions
Escape / Bail Jumping
32 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 83.8% of convictions in Rockland County, based on 80 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 69.5%.
The most common reduction for Drug Possession in Rockland County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 67.2% of all reductions (45 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Rockland County has a 83.8% 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. 80 conviction records analyzed for Drug Possession in Rockland County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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