What Does Forgery Get Reduced To?
16,994 convictions analyzed · 19 reduction targets · DCJS Data (2019–2024)
According to 16,994 conviction records, Forgery is reduced to a lesser charge in 87.9% of cases. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (46.3% of reductions). Reduction rates vary across 47 New York counties with sufficient data.
Charge reduction means the conviction charge differs from the original arrest charge, typically through plea negotiation. Percentages reflect the share of guilty outcomes where the conviction charge is a different category than the arrest charge. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026
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The 19 most common conviction charges when Forgery is reduced through a plea deal.
| Conviction Charge | Count | % of Reductions |
|---|---|---|
| Disorderly Conduct | 7,864 | 46.3% |
| Traffic Offense | 4,818 | 28.4% |
| Aggravated Unlicensed Operation | 631 | 3.7% |
| Other | 423 | 2.5% |
| Petit Larceny | 321 | 1.9% |
| DWI / DUI | 203 | 1.2% |
| Identity Theft | 122 | 0.7% |
| Theft of Services | 110 | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 97 | 0.6% |
| Criminal Possession of Stolen Property | 80 | 0.5% |
| Grand Larceny | 75 | 0.4% |
| Fraud | 68 | 0.4% |
| Criminal Trespass | 38 | 0.2% |
| Weapons Offense | 22 | 0.1% |
| Escape / Bail Jumping | 17 | 0.1% |
| Official Misconduct | 15 | 0.1% |
| Harassment | 15 | 0.1% |
| Assault | 12 | 0.1% |
| Other Penal Law | 10 | 0.1% |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Forgery Reduction Rates by County
How often Forgery is reduced across New York counties. Click a county for detailed reduction targets.
| County | Convictions | Reduced | Reduction Rate | Top Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens | 3,834 | 3,629 | 94.7% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Nassau | 2,613 | 2,278 | 87.2% | Traffic Offense |
| Kings | 2,611 | 2,546 | 97.5% | Disorderly Conduct |
| New York | 2,023 | 1,637 | 80.9% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Bronx | 1,736 | 1,698 | 97.8% | Traffic Offense |
| Westchester | 855 | 776 | 90.8% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Richmond | 725 | 707 | 97.5% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Suffolk | 563 | 476 | 84.5% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Erie | 205 | 170 | 82.9% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Albany | 198 | 153 | 77.3% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Monroe | 129 | 60 | 46.5% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Orange | 115 | 99 | 86.1% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Ulster | 107 | 89 | 83.2% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Oneida | 94 | 52 | 55.3% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Onondaga | 91 | 63 | 69.2% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Dutchess | 81 | 54 | 66.7% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Schenectady | 78 | 55 | 70.5% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Saratoga | 65 | 45 | 69.2% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Niagara | 58 | 28 | 48.3% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Rensselaer | 50 | 30 | 60.0% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Chautauqua | 49 | 28 | 57.1% | Petit Larceny |
| Rockland | 49 | 36 | 73.5% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Ontario | 43 | 24 | 55.8% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Cayuga | 42 | 13 | 31.0% | Identity Theft |
| Jefferson | 41 | 13 | 31.7% | Traffic Offense |
| Oswego | 41 | 19 | 46.3% | Petit Larceny |
| Broome | 39 | 17 | 43.6% | Grand Larceny |
| Chemung | 30 | 8 | 26.7% | Traffic Offense |
| Cortland | 30 | 17 | 56.7% | Petit Larceny |
| Genesee | 28 | 12 | 42.9% | Petit Larceny |
| Clinton | 26 | 11 | 42.3% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Steuben | 26 | 6 | 23.1% | Petit Larceny |
| Montgomery | 24 | 19 | 79.2% | Petit Larceny |
| Cattaraugus | 22 | 7 | 31.8% | Petit Larceny |
| Fulton | 21 | 11 | 52.4% | Petit Larceny |
| Putnam | 21 | 13 | 61.9% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Tompkins | 20 | 5 | 25.0% | Petit Larceny |
| Warren | 19 | 9 | 47.4% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Madison | 18 | 9 | 50.0% | Theft of Services |
| Chenango | 15 | 6 | 40.0% | Petit Larceny |
| Herkimer | 15 | 4 | 26.7% | Theft of Services |
| Otsego | 14 | 4 | 28.6% | Traffic Offense |
| Columbia | 13 | 5 | 38.5% | Fraud |
| Schuyler | 12 | 5 | 41.7% | Tax Offense |
| Wayne | 11 | 5 | 45.5% | Petit Larceny |
| Sullivan | 10 | 5 | 50.0% | Disorderly Conduct |
| Wyoming | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | Identity Theft |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com
About Plea Bargaining in New York
Plea bargaining is a central part of New York's criminal justice system. The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through negotiated pleas rather than trial. Charge reductions — where a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser offense — are one of the primary mechanisms. The data above reflects actual outcomes from DCJS Pretrial Release records, not predictions. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, evidence, defense strategy, and local prosecutorial practices.
How we calculate reduction rates: We compare the arrest charge category to the conviction charge category for all guilty outcomes. When the conviction charge differs from the arrest charge, we count it as a reduction. Only charge category changes are counted — reductions within the same category (e.g., felony to misdemeanor assault) are not reflected here. Minimum threshold: 3 reductions per combination. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.
Common Questions
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. 16,994 conviction records analyzed for Forgery. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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