Based on 22 conviction records, Forgery is reduced to a lesser charge in 27.3% of cases in Cattaraugus County. The most common reduction is to Petit Larceny (50.0% 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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27.3%
Local Reduction Rate
87.9%
Statewide Average
22
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Petit Larceny 3 50.0%
Disorderly Conduct 3 50.0%

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

Cattaraugus County reduces Forgery charges at a lower rate (27.3%) than the statewide average (87.9%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Cattaraugus County.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Cattaraugus 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.

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 27.3% of convictions in Cattaraugus County, based on 22 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 87.9%.
The most common reduction for Forgery in Cattaraugus County is to Petit Larceny, accounting for 50.0% of all reductions (3 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Cattaraugus County has a 27.3% 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. 22 conviction records analyzed for Forgery in Cattaraugus County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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