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Drug Sale Plea Deals in Erie County

1,202 convictions · Erie County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 1,202 conviction records, Drug Sale is reduced to a lesser charge in 80.1% of cases in Erie County. The most common reduction is to Drug Possession (46.9% 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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80.1%
Local Reduction Rate
71.4%
Statewide Average
1,202
Total Convictions

What Drug Sale Gets Reduced To in Erie County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Drug Possession 452 46.9%
Disorderly Conduct 350 36.3%
Weapons Offense 105 10.9%
Traffic Offense 21 2.2%
DWI / DUI 16 1.7%
Harassment 5 0.5%
Other 4 0.4%
Homicide 4 0.4%
Marijuana Offense 3 0.3%
Identity Theft 3 0.3%

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

Compared to Statewide

Erie County reduces Drug Sale charges at a higher rate (80.1%) than the statewide average (71.4%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Erie County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Erie County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Erie 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 Erie County

Drug Possession
2,332 reductions
Other
1,173 reductions
Petit Larceny
1,142 reductions
Assault
1,091 reductions
Burglary
702 reductions
Grand Larceny
702 reductions
Criminal Contempt
569 reductions
Theft of Services
463 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 80.1% of convictions in Erie County, based on 1,202 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 71.4%.
The most common reduction for Drug Sale in Erie County is to Drug Possession, accounting for 46.9% of all reductions (452 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Erie County has a 80.1% 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. 1,202 conviction records analyzed for Drug Sale in Erie County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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