Based on 964 conviction records, Drug Sale is reduced to a lesser charge in 74.4% of cases in Monroe County. The most common reduction is to Drug Possession (68.1% 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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74.4%
Local Reduction Rate
71.4%
Statewide Average
964
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Drug Possession 488 68.1%
Weapons Offense 140 19.5%
Disorderly Conduct 62 8.6%
DWI / DUI 11 1.5%
Drug Offense 10 1.4%
Other 3 0.4%
Assault 3 0.4%

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

Monroe County reduces Drug Sale charges at a higher rate (74.4%) than the statewide average (71.4%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Monroe County courts.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Monroe 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 74.4% of convictions in Monroe County, based on 964 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 71.4%.
The most common reduction for Drug Sale in Monroe County is to Drug Possession, accounting for 68.1% of all reductions (488 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Monroe County has a 74.4% 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. 964 conviction records analyzed for Drug Sale in Monroe County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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