Based on 99 conviction records, Fraud is reduced to a lesser charge in 75.8% of cases in Niagara 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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75.8%
Local Reduction Rate
75.6%
Statewide Average
99
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 75 100.0%

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

Niagara County reduces Fraud charges at a higher rate (75.8%) than the statewide average (75.6%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Niagara County courts.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Niagara 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.

Fraud is reduced to a lesser charge in 75.8% of convictions in Niagara County, based on 99 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 75.6%.
The most common reduction for Fraud in Niagara County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 100.0% of all reductions (75 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Niagara County has a 75.8% 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. 99 conviction records analyzed for Fraud in Niagara County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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