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DWI / DUI Plea Deals in Livingston County

249 convictions · Livingston County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 249 conviction records, DWI / DUI is reduced to a lesser charge in 1.6% of cases in Livingston County. The most common reduction is to Traffic Offense (100.0% 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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1.6%
Local Reduction Rate
6.1%
Statewide Average
249
Total Convictions

What DWI / DUI Gets Reduced To in Livingston County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Traffic Offense 4 100.0%

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

Compared to Statewide

Livingston County reduces DWI / DUI charges at a lower rate (1.6%) than the statewide average (6.1%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Livingston County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Livingston County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Livingston 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 Livingston County

Drug Possession
61 reductions
Drug Sale
42 reductions
Petit Larceny
41 reductions
Grand Larceny
37 reductions
Burglary
36 reductions
Weapons Offense
36 reductions
Assault
19 reductions
Endangering Welfare of a Child
19 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 1.6% of convictions in Livingston County, based on 249 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 6.1%.
The most common reduction for DWI / DUI in Livingston County is to Traffic Offense, accounting for 100.0% of all reductions (4 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Livingston County has a 1.6% 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. 249 conviction records analyzed for DWI / DUI in Livingston County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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