Drug Possession Plea Deals in Suffolk County
4,888 convictions · Suffolk County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)
Based on 4,888 conviction records, Drug Possession is reduced to a lesser charge in 60.7% of cases in Suffolk County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (82.0% 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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The most common conviction charges when Drug Possession is reduced through a plea deal in Suffolk County.
| Conviction Charge | Count | % of Reductions |
|---|---|---|
| Disorderly Conduct | 2,433 | 82.0% |
| DWI / DUI | 238 | 8.0% |
| Aggravated Unlicensed Operation | 76 | 2.6% |
| Traffic Offense | 46 | 1.5% |
| Petit Larceny | 37 | 1.2% |
| Escape / Bail Jumping | 34 | 1.1% |
| Marijuana Offense | 33 | 1.1% |
| Criminal Contempt | 15 | 0.5% |
| Drug Sale | 11 | 0.4% |
| Official Misconduct | 7 | 0.2% |
| Identity Theft | 7 | 0.2% |
| Weapons Offense | 6 | 0.2% |
| Theft of Services | 5 | 0.2% |
| Other | 5 | 0.2% |
| Harassment | 5 | 0.2% |
| Criminal Possession of Stolen Property | 4 | 0.1% |
| Other Penal Law | 3 | 0.1% |
| Assault | 3 | 0.1% |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Compared to Statewide
Suffolk County reduces Drug Possession charges at a lower rate (60.7%) than the statewide average (69.5%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Suffolk County.
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About Plea Bargaining in Suffolk County
Plea bargaining is a central part of Suffolk 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.
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Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 4,888 conviction records analyzed for Drug Possession in Suffolk County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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