How often is Fraud reduced in Albany County?

Fraud is reduced to a lesser charge in 91.1% of convictions in Albany County, based on 225 conviction records. The statewide average is 75.6%.

What is Fraud most commonly reduced to in Albany County?

The most common reduction for Fraud in Albany County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 100.0% of reductions (205 cases). Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

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Based on 225 conviction records, Fraud is reduced to a lesser charge in 91.1% of cases in Albany County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (100.0% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Fraud is 75.6%.

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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91.1%

Local Reduction Rate

75.6%

Statewide Average

225

Total Convictions

What Fraud Gets Reduced To in Albany County

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

Conviction Charge	Count	% of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct	205	100.0%

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

Compared to Statewide

Albany County reduces Fraud charges at a higher rate (91.1%) than the statewide average (75.6%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Albany County courts.

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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.

Fraud is reduced to a lesser charge in 91.1% of convictions in Albany County, based on 225 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 75.6%.

The most common reduction for Fraud in Albany County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 100.0% of all reductions (205 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Albany County has a 91.1% reduction rate for Fraud, compared to the statewide average of 75.6%. This county reduces Fraud 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. 225 conviction records analyzed for Fraud in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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Fraud Plea Deals in Albany County