How often is Drug Sale reduced in Cattaraugus County?

Drug Sale is reduced to a lesser charge in 72.7% of convictions in Cattaraugus County, based on 165 conviction records. The statewide average is 71.4%.

What is Drug Sale most commonly reduced to in Cattaraugus County?

The most common reduction for Drug Sale in Cattaraugus County is to Drug Possession, accounting for 90.0% of reductions (108 cases). Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

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Based on 165 conviction records, Drug Sale is reduced to a lesser charge in 72.7% of cases in Cattaraugus County. The most common reduction is to Drug Possession (90.0% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Drug Sale is 71.4%.

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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72.7%

Local Reduction Rate

71.4%

Statewide Average

165

Total Convictions

What Drug Sale Gets Reduced To in Cattaraugus County

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

Conviction Charge	Count	% of Reductions
Drug Possession	108	90.0%
Drug Offense	9	7.5%
Disorderly Conduct	3	2.5%

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

Compared to Statewide

Cattaraugus County reduces Drug Sale charges at a higher rate (72.7%) than the statewide average (71.4%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Cattaraugus County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Cattaraugus County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus County

Escape / Bail Jumping

85 reductions

Criminal Contempt

71 reductions

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 72.7% of convictions in Cattaraugus County, based on 165 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 71.4%.

The most common reduction for Drug Sale in Cattaraugus County is to Drug Possession, accounting for 90.0% of all reductions (108 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Cattaraugus County has a 72.7% reduction rate for Drug Sale, compared to the statewide average of 71.4%. This county reduces Drug Sale 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. 165 conviction records analyzed for Drug Sale in Cattaraugus County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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