How often is Forgery reduced in Albany County?

Forgery is reduced to a lesser charge in 72.2% of convictions in Albany County, based on 198 conviction records. The statewide average is 87.9%.

What is Forgery most commonly reduced to in Albany County?

The most common reduction for Forgery in Albany County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 69.9% of reductions (100 cases). Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

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Based on 198 conviction records, Forgery is reduced to a lesser charge in 72.2% of cases in Albany County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (69.9% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Forgery is 87.9%.

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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72.2%

Local Reduction Rate

87.9%

Statewide Average

198

Total Convictions

What Forgery Gets Reduced To in Albany County

The most common conviction charges when Forgery is reduced through a plea deal in Albany County.

Conviction Charge	Count	% of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct	100	69.9%
Petit Larceny	17	11.9%
Traffic Offense	11	7.7%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation	6	4.2%
Identity Theft	5	3.5%
Grand Larceny	4	2.8%

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

Compared to Statewide

Albany County reduces Forgery charges at a lower rate (72.2%) than the statewide average (87.9%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Albany County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Albany County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Albany 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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Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Forgery is reduced to a lesser charge in 72.2% of convictions in Albany County, based on 198 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 87.9%.

The most common reduction for Forgery in Albany County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 69.9% of all reductions (100 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Albany County has a 72.2% reduction rate for Forgery, compared to the statewide average of 87.9%. This county reduces Forgery at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 198 conviction records analyzed for Forgery in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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