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What Does Fraud Get Reduced To?

1,387 convictions analyzed · 9 reduction targets · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

According to 1,387 conviction records, Fraud is reduced to a lesser charge in 75.6% of cases. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (54.1% of reductions). Reduction rates vary across 30 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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75.6%
Reduction Rate
Disorderly Conduct
Most Common Target
1,387
Total Convictions

What Fraud Gets Reduced To

The 9 most common conviction charges when Fraud is reduced through a plea deal.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 750 54.1%
Traffic Offense 93 6.7%
Other 75 5.4%
Petit Larceny 54 3.9%
Identity Theft 23 1.7%
Official Misconduct 17 1.2%
Tax Offense 13 0.9%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 13 0.9%
Forgery 11 0.8%

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

Fraud Reduction Rates by County

How often Fraud is reduced across New York counties. Click a county for detailed reduction targets.

County Convictions Reduced Reduction Rate Top Reduction
Albany 225 213 94.7% Disorderly Conduct
Queens 201 197 98.0% Disorderly Conduct
Niagara 99 76 76.8% Disorderly Conduct
Suffolk 69 62 89.9% Disorderly Conduct
Westchester 66 59 89.4% Disorderly Conduct
Nassau 65 55 84.6% Disorderly Conduct
New York 58 30 51.7% Disorderly Conduct
Montgomery 43 17 39.5% Disorderly Conduct
Onondaga 43 32 74.4% Disorderly Conduct
Bronx 42 39 92.9% Disorderly Conduct
Kings 35 33 94.3% Disorderly Conduct
Monroe 31 25 80.6% Disorderly Conduct
Ontario 31 15 48.4% Petit Larceny
Oneida 26 19 73.1% Petit Larceny
Erie 23 17 73.9% Disorderly Conduct
Genesee 21 2 9.5% Drug Possession
Cattaraugus 20 10 50.0% Disorderly Conduct
Steuben 20 12 60.0% Petit Larceny
Cayuga 18 6 33.3% Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
Jefferson 18 9 50.0% Identity Theft
Fulton 16 13 81.2% Disorderly Conduct
Orange 15 12 80.0% Disorderly Conduct
Dutchess 14 11 78.6% Disorderly Conduct
Rensselaer 13 11 84.6% Disorderly Conduct
Richmond 13 11 84.6% Disorderly Conduct
Schenectady 13 13 100.0% Other
Ulster 13 8 61.5% Disorderly Conduct
Cortland 12 11 91.7% Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
Saratoga 11 10 90.9% Disorderly Conduct
Wyoming 11 6 54.5% Other

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.

Fraud is reduced to a lesser charge in 75.6% of convictions statewide, based on 1,387 conviction records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). This means that in roughly 76 out of every 100 convictions, the defendant pleads guilty to a different charge than originally arrested for.
The most common reduction for Fraud is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 54.1% of all reductions. This means when Fraud is reduced, it most often becomes a Disorderly Conduct conviction. The specific plea offered in your case depends on the facts, evidence, and your attorney's negotiations.
Yes. Fraud reduction rates vary significantly across New York's 62 counties. Counties like Albany (94.7% reduction rate) and Queens (98.0%) show different patterns. These differences reflect local prosecutorial practices, court caseloads, and plea bargaining customs. Consult a licensed attorney familiar with your county's courts.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 1,387 conviction records analyzed for Fraud. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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