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Drug Possession Plea Deals in Washington County

87 convictions · Washington County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 87 conviction records, Drug Possession is reduced to a lesser charge in 40.2% of cases in Washington County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (31.4% 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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40.2%
Local Reduction Rate
69.5%
Statewide Average
87
Total Convictions

What Drug Possession Gets Reduced To in Washington County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 11 31.4%
Escape / Bail Jumping 9 25.7%
Obstruction 4 11.4%
Identity Theft 4 11.4%
Drug Sale 4 11.4%
DWI / DUI 3 8.6%

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

Compared to Statewide

Washington County reduces Drug Possession charges at a lower rate (40.2%) than the statewide average (69.5%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Washington County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Washington County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Washington 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 Washington County

Assault
37 reductions
Other
35 reductions
Disorderly Conduct
29 reductions
Endangering Welfare of a Child
28 reductions
Petit Larceny
25 reductions
Strangulation
19 reductions
Grand Larceny
17 reductions
Burglary
13 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 40.2% of convictions in Washington County, based on 87 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 69.5%.
The most common reduction for Drug Possession in Washington County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 31.4% of all reductions (11 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Washington County has a 40.2% 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. 87 conviction records analyzed for Drug Possession in Washington County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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