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DWI / DUI Plea Deals in Erie County

3,768 convictions · Erie County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 3,768 conviction records, DWI / DUI is reduced to a lesser charge in 3.1% of cases in Erie County. The most common reduction is to Traffic Offense (75.2% 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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3.1%
Local Reduction Rate
6.1%
Statewide Average
3,768
Total Convictions

What DWI / DUI Gets Reduced To in Erie County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Traffic Offense 88 75.2%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 16 13.7%
Disorderly Conduct 9 7.7%
Assault 4 3.4%

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

Compared to Statewide

Erie County reduces DWI / DUI charges at a lower rate (3.1%) than the statewide average (6.1%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Erie County.

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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
Drug Sale
974 reductions
Burglary
702 reductions
Grand Larceny
702 reductions
Criminal Contempt
569 reductions

Common Questions

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 3.1% of convictions in Erie County, based on 3,768 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 6.1%.
The most common reduction for DWI / DUI in Erie County is to Traffic Offense, accounting for 75.2% of all reductions (88 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Erie County has a 3.1% 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. 3,768 conviction records analyzed for DWI / DUI in Erie County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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