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Drug Sale Plea Deals in Nassau County

1,840 convictions · Nassau County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 1,840 conviction records, Drug Sale is reduced to a lesser charge in 76.7% of cases in Nassau County. The most common reduction is to Drug Possession (64.1% 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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76.7%
Local Reduction Rate
71.4%
Statewide Average
1,840
Total Convictions

What Drug Sale Gets Reduced To in Nassau County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Drug Possession 905 64.1%
Disorderly Conduct 383 27.1%
Weapons Offense 54 3.8%
Other 16 1.1%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 13 0.9%
Assault 8 0.6%
Traffic Offense 6 0.4%
DWI / DUI 6 0.4%
Petit Larceny 4 0.3%
Obstruction 4 0.3%
Theft of Services 3 0.2%
Marijuana Offense 3 0.2%
Forgery 3 0.2%
Escape / Bail Jumping 3 0.2%

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

Compared to Statewide

Nassau County reduces Drug Sale charges at a higher rate (76.7%) than the statewide average (71.4%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Nassau County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Nassau County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Nassau 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 Nassau County

Drug Possession
4,731 reductions
Assault
2,785 reductions
Grand Larceny
2,358 reductions
Forgery
2,278 reductions
Other
1,948 reductions
Petit Larceny
1,918 reductions
Criminal Contempt
1,359 reductions
Burglary
1,074 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 76.7% of convictions in Nassau County, based on 1,840 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 71.4%.
The most common reduction for Drug Sale in Nassau County is to Drug Possession, accounting for 64.1% of all reductions (905 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Nassau County has a 76.7% 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. 1,840 conviction records analyzed for Drug Sale in Nassau County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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