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DWI / DUI Plea Deals in Suffolk County

9,625 convictions · Suffolk County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 9,625 conviction records, DWI / DUI is reduced to a lesser charge in 5.8% of cases in Suffolk County. The most common reduction is to Traffic Offense (82.8% 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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5.8%
Local Reduction Rate
6.1%
Statewide Average
9,625
Total Convictions

What DWI / DUI Gets Reduced To in Suffolk County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Traffic Offense 466 82.8%
Assault 39 6.9%
Homicide 24 4.3%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 12 2.1%
Disorderly Conduct 9 1.6%
Drug Possession 6 1.1%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 4 0.7%
Marijuana Offense 3 0.5%

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

Compared to Statewide

Suffolk County reduces DWI / DUI charges at a lower rate (5.8%) than the statewide average (6.1%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Suffolk County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Suffolk County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Suffolk 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 Suffolk County

Drug Possession
2,978 reductions
Petit Larceny
2,263 reductions
Criminal Contempt
1,553 reductions
Grand Larceny
1,533 reductions
Other
1,434 reductions
Assault
1,156 reductions
Drug Sale
1,007 reductions
Strangulation
560 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 5.8% of convictions in Suffolk County, based on 9,625 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 6.1%.
The most common reduction for DWI / DUI in Suffolk County is to Traffic Offense, accounting for 82.8% of all reductions (466 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Suffolk County has a 5.8% 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. 9,625 conviction records analyzed for DWI / DUI in Suffolk County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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