Home / Reductions / Forgery / Queens

Forgery Plea Deals in Queens County

3,834 convictions · Queens County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 3,834 conviction records, Forgery is reduced to a lesser charge in 94.4% of cases in Queens County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (67.5% 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

Charged with Forgery in Queens County? An attorney familiar with this court can evaluate your plea options.

Talk to a Queens County Attorney — Free
94.4%
Local Reduction Rate
87.9%
Statewide Average
3,834
Total Convictions

What Forgery Gets Reduced To in Queens County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 2,441 67.5%
Traffic Offense 981 27.1%
DWI / DUI 40 1.1%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 34 0.9%
Theft of Services 24 0.7%
Petit Larceny 23 0.6%
Identity Theft 18 0.5%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 11 0.3%
Criminal Trespass 10 0.3%
Other 9 0.2%
Drug Possession 9 0.2%
Grand Larceny 6 0.2%
Weapons Offense 3 0.1%
Official Misconduct 3 0.1%
Harassment 3 0.1%
Escape / Bail Jumping 3 0.1%

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

Compared to Statewide

Queens County reduces Forgery charges at a higher rate (94.4%) than the statewide average (87.9%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Queens County courts.

See Forgery reduction rates across all New York counties →

About Plea Bargaining in Queens County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Queens 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 Queens County

Assault
7,664 reductions
Grand Larceny
3,847 reductions
Drug Possession
3,141 reductions
Criminal Contempt
2,963 reductions
Robbery
2,868 reductions
Drug Sale
2,822 reductions
Petit Larceny
2,774 reductions
Other
2,399 reductions

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 94.4% of convictions in Queens County, based on 3,834 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 87.9%.
The most common reduction for Forgery in Queens County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 67.5% of all reductions (2441 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Queens County has a 94.4% reduction rate for Forgery, compared to the statewide average of 87.9%. This county reduces Forgery at a higher rate than average, suggesting more active plea bargaining. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 3,834 conviction records analyzed for Forgery in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

Facing a Forgery charge in Queens County? An attorney who handles these cases in this court can walk you through your options.

Talk to a Queens County Attorney — Free Free · No obligation · Confidential