Endangering Welfare of a Child Plea Deals in Suffolk County
451 convictions · Suffolk County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)
Based on 451 conviction records, Endangering Welfare of a Child is reduced to a lesser charge in 75.2% of cases in Suffolk County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (82.0% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Endangering Welfare of a Child is 77.6%.
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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The most common conviction charges when Endangering Welfare of a Child is reduced through a plea deal in Suffolk County.
| Conviction Charge | Count | % of Reductions |
|---|---|---|
| Disorderly Conduct | 278 | 82.0% |
| Harassment | 38 | 11.2% |
| Other | 7 | 2.1% |
| Sex Offense | 5 | 1.5% |
| DWI / DUI | 5 | 1.5% |
| Criminal Contempt | 3 | 0.9% |
| Assault | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Compared to Statewide
Suffolk County reduces Endangering Welfare of a Child charges at a lower rate (75.2%) than the statewide average (77.6%). 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.
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Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 451 conviction records analyzed for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Suffolk County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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