What is the most common plea deal for Drug Sale?

The most common reduction for Drug Sale is to Drug Possession, which accounts for 35.7% of all reductions statewide. Actual outcomes depend on the facts of each case and local prosecutorial practices.

Does the Drug Sale reduction rate vary by county?

Yes. Drug Sale reduction rates vary significantly across New York counties. For example, New York County has a 72.2% reduction rate while Schoharie County has a 22.2% rate. See the county comparison table below for details.

Drug Sale Plea Deals in New York

According to 30,968 conviction records, Drug Sale is reduced to a lesser charge in 71.4% of cases. The most common reduction is to Drug Possession (35.7% of reductions). Reduction rates vary across 61 New York counties with sufficient data.

Charge reduction means the conviction charge differs from the original arrest charge, typically through plea negotiation. Percentages reflect the share of guilty outcomes where the conviction charge is a different category than the arrest charge. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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71.4%

Reduction Rate

Drug Possession

Most Common Target

30,968

Total Convictions

What Drug Sale Gets Reduced To

The 26 most common conviction charges when Drug Sale is reduced through a plea deal.

Conviction Charge	Count	% of Reductions
Drug Possession	11,064	35.7%
Disorderly Conduct	8,063	26.0%
Weapons Offense	1,188	3.8%
Other	605	2.0%
Traffic Offense	269	0.9%
Drug Offense	232	0.7%
DWI / DUI	115	0.4%
Escape / Bail Jumping	83	0.3%
Petit Larceny	72	0.2%
Marijuana Offense	65	0.2%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation	64	0.2%
Assault	52	0.2%
Obstruction	37	0.1%
Endangering Welfare of a Child	25	0.1%
Criminal Trespass	23	0.1%
Forgery	22	0.1%
Robbery	17	0.1%
Official Misconduct	17	0.1%
Harassment	17	0.1%
Reckless Endangerment	16	0.1%
Homicide	16	0.1%
Theft of Services	15	0.0%
Criminal Contempt	14	0.0%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property	13	0.0%
Menacing	11	0.0%
Burglary	11	0.0%

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

Drug Sale Reduction Rates by County

How often Drug Sale is reduced across New York counties. Click a county for detailed reduction targets.

County	Convictions	Reduced	Reduction Rate	Top Reduction
New York	4,133	2,984	72.2%	Drug Possession
Bronx	3,954	3,505	88.6%	Disorderly Conduct
Kings	3,704	3,298	89.0%	Disorderly Conduct
Queens	3,141	2,822	89.8%	Disorderly Conduct
Suffolk	1,907	1,007	52.8%	Drug Possession
Nassau	1,840	1,420	77.2%	Drug Possession
Erie	1,202	974	81.0%	Drug Possession
Monroe	964	732	75.9%	Drug Possession
Richmond	963	762	79.1%	Drug Possession
Westchester	748	597	79.8%	Drug Possession
Onondaga	710	382	53.8%	Drug Possession
Orange	652	317	48.6%	Drug Possession
Albany	631	408	64.7%	Drug Possession
Broome	452	201	44.5%	Drug Possession
Chautauqua	389	309	79.4%	Drug Possession
Dutchess	348	143	41.1%	Drug Possession
Jefferson	330	29	8.8%	Drug Possession
Niagara	308	197	64.0%	Drug Possession
Rensselaer	282	183	64.9%	Drug Possession
Schenectady	264	153	58.0%	Drug Possession
St. Lawrence	261	92	35.2%	Drug Possession
Oneida	256	120	46.9%	Drug Possession
Steuben	240	88	36.7%	Drug Possession
Ulster	233	123	52.8%	Drug Possession
Saratoga	231	131	56.7%	Drug Possession
Cattaraugus	165	123	74.5%	Drug Possession
Oswego	149	100	67.1%	Drug Possession
Clinton	148	23	15.5%	Drug Possession
Ontario	145	47	32.4%	Drug Possession
Chemung	136	53	39.0%	Drug Possession
Cayuga	132	46	34.8%	Drug Possession
Warren	131	51	38.9%	Drug Possession
Montgomery	126	56	44.4%	Drug Possession
Genesee	119	63	52.9%	Drug Possession
Rockland	115	64	55.7%	Drug Possession
Columbia	99	41	41.4%	Drug Possession
Fulton	98	48	49.0%	Drug Possession
Greene	95	27	28.4%	Drug Possession
Chenango	93	36	38.7%	Drug Possession
Franklin	93	22	23.7%	Drug Possession
Livingston	90	42	46.7%	Drug Possession
Sullivan	88	36	40.9%	Drug Possession
Madison	70	44	62.9%	Drug Possession
Essex	69	18	26.1%	Drug Possession
Cortland	62	16	25.8%	Drug Possession
Washington	61	13	21.3%	Drug Possession
Wyoming	53	20	37.7%	Drug Possession
Tompkins	46	22	47.8%	Drug Possession
Delaware	44	20	45.5%	Drug Possession
Otsego	44	23	52.3%	Drug Possession
Putnam	44	19	43.2%	Drug Possession
Seneca	40	9	22.5%	Drug Possession
Orleans	37	29	78.4%	Drug Possession
Tioga	36	17	47.2%	Drug Possession
Wayne	36	13	36.1%	Drug Possession
Lewis	35	7	20.0%	Drug Possession
Herkimer	33	15	45.5%	Drug Possession
Allegany	26	13	50.0%	Drug Possession
Yates	24	1	4.2%	Other
Schuyler	23	6	26.1%	Drug Possession
Schoharie	18	4	22.2%	Drug Possession

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com

About Plea Bargaining in New York

Plea bargaining is a central part of New York's criminal justice system. The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through negotiated pleas rather than trial. Charge reductions — where a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser offense — are one of the primary mechanisms. The data above reflects actual outcomes from DCJS Pretrial Release records, not predictions. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, evidence, defense strategy, and local prosecutorial practices.

How we calculate reduction rates: We compare the arrest charge category to the conviction charge category for all guilty outcomes. When the conviction charge differs from the arrest charge, we count it as a reduction. Only charge category changes are counted — reductions within the same category (e.g., felony to misdemeanor assault) are not reflected here. Minimum threshold: 3 reductions per combination. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Drug Sale is reduced to a lesser charge in 71.4% of convictions statewide, based on 30,968 conviction records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). This means that in roughly 71 out of every 100 convictions, the defendant pleads guilty to a different charge than originally arrested for.

The most common reduction for Drug Sale is to Drug Possession, accounting for 35.7% of all reductions. This means when Drug Sale is reduced, it most often becomes a Drug Possession conviction. The specific plea offered in your case depends on the facts, evidence, and your attorney's negotiations.

Yes. Drug Sale reduction rates vary significantly across New York's 62 counties. Counties like New York (72.2% reduction rate) and Bronx (88.6%) show different patterns. These differences reflect local prosecutorial practices, court caseloads, and plea bargaining customs. Consult a licensed attorney familiar with your county's courts.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 30,968 conviction records analyzed for Drug Sale. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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