Based on 794 conviction records, DWI / DUI is reduced to a lesser charge in 5.0% of cases in Chautauqua County. The most common reduction is to Traffic Offense (80.0% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for DWI / DUI is 6.1%.

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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5.0%
Local Reduction Rate
6.1%
Statewide Average
794
Total Convictions

The most common conviction charges when DWI / DUI is reduced through a plea deal in Chautauqua County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Traffic Offense 32 80.0%
Disorderly Conduct 5 12.5%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3 7.5%

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

Chautauqua County reduces DWI / DUI charges at a lower rate (5.0%) than the statewide average (6.1%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Chautauqua County.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Chautauqua 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.

DWI / DUI is reduced to a lesser charge in 5.0% of convictions in Chautauqua County, based on 794 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 6.1%.
The most common reduction for DWI / DUI in Chautauqua County is to Traffic Offense, accounting for 80.0% of all reductions (32 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Chautauqua County has a 5.0% reduction rate for DWI / DUI, compared to the statewide average of 6.1%. This county reduces DWI / DUI at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 794 conviction records analyzed for DWI / DUI in Chautauqua County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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