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Forgery Plea Deals in Richmond County

725 convictions · Richmond County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 725 conviction records, Forgery is reduced to a lesser charge in 96.1% of cases in Richmond County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (64.0% 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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96.1%
Local Reduction Rate
87.9%
Statewide Average
725
Total Convictions

What Forgery Gets Reduced To in Richmond County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 446 64.0%
Traffic Offense 213 30.6%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 14 2.0%
DWI / DUI 7 1.0%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5 0.7%
Petit Larceny 4 0.6%
Other 4 0.6%
Drug Possession 4 0.6%

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

Compared to Statewide

Richmond County reduces Forgery charges at a higher rate (96.1%) than the statewide average (87.9%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Richmond County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Richmond County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Richmond 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 Richmond County

Assault
1,614 reductions
Petit Larceny
1,342 reductions
Drug Possession
1,188 reductions
Criminal Contempt
884 reductions
Grand Larceny
791 reductions
Drug Sale
762 reductions
Other
630 reductions
Weapons Offense
533 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 96.1% of convictions in Richmond County, based on 725 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 87.9%.
The most common reduction for Forgery in Richmond County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 64.0% of all reductions (446 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Richmond County has a 96.1% 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. 725 conviction records analyzed for Forgery in Richmond County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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