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DWI / DUI Plea Deals in Queens County

3,958 convictions · Queens County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 3,958 conviction records, DWI / DUI is reduced to a lesser charge in 5.5% of cases in Queens County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (59.7% 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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5.5%
Local Reduction Rate
6.1%
Statewide Average
3,958
Total Convictions

What DWI / DUI Gets Reduced To in Queens County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 129 59.7%
Traffic Offense 58 26.9%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 13 6.0%
Assault 6 2.8%
Reckless Endangerment 4 1.9%
Homicide 3 1.4%
Drug Possession 3 1.4%

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

Compared to Statewide

Queens County reduces DWI / DUI charges at a lower rate (5.5%) than the statewide average (6.1%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Queens County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Queens County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Queens 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 Queens County

Assault
7,664 reductions
Grand Larceny
3,847 reductions
Forgery
3,629 reductions
Drug Possession
3,141 reductions
Criminal Contempt
2,963 reductions
Robbery
2,868 reductions
Drug Sale
2,822 reductions
Petit Larceny
2,774 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 5.5% of convictions in Queens County, based on 3,958 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 6.1%.
The most common reduction for DWI / DUI in Queens County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 59.7% of all reductions (129 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Queens County has a 5.5% 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. 3,958 conviction records analyzed for DWI / DUI in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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