Based on 3,704 conviction records, Drug Sale is reduced to a lesser charge in 88.6% of cases in Kings County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (58.6% 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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88.6%
Local Reduction Rate
71.4%
Statewide Average
3,704
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 1,922 58.6%
Drug Possession 1,047 31.9%
Traffic Offense 119 3.6%
Weapons Offense 97 3.0%
Other 32 1.0%
Petit Larceny 12 0.4%
Drug Offense 9 0.3%
DWI / DUI 9 0.3%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 9 0.3%
Marijuana Offense 8 0.2%
Escape / Bail Jumping 7 0.2%
Criminal Trespass 5 0.2%
Assault 5 0.2%

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

Kings County reduces Drug Sale charges at a higher rate (88.6%) than the statewide average (71.4%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Kings County courts.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Kings 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.

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 88.6% of convictions in Kings County, based on 3,704 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 71.4%.
The most common reduction for Drug Sale in Kings County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 58.6% of all reductions (1922 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Kings County has a 88.6% 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. 3,704 conviction records analyzed for Drug Sale in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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