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Homicide Plea Deals in Kings County

436 convictions · Kings County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 436 conviction records, Homicide is reduced to a lesser charge in 52.5% of cases in Kings County. The most common reduction is to Weapons Offense (44.5% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Homicide is 42.2%.

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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52.5%
Local Reduction Rate
42.2%
Statewide Average
436
Total Convictions

What Homicide Gets Reduced To in Kings County

The most common conviction charges when Homicide is reduced through a plea deal in Kings County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Weapons Offense 102 44.5%
Assault 88 38.4%
Reckless Endangerment 15 6.6%
Other 11 4.8%
Disorderly Conduct 6 2.6%
Robbery 4 1.7%
Burglary 3 1.3%

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

Compared to Statewide

Kings County reduces Homicide charges at a higher rate (52.5%) than the statewide average (42.2%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Kings County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Kings County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Kings 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 Kings County

Assault
4,202 reductions
Drug Sale
3,298 reductions
Drug Possession
3,231 reductions
Petit Larceny
2,767 reductions
Forgery
2,546 reductions
Weapons Offense
1,900 reductions
Grand Larceny
1,861 reductions
Theft of Services
1,789 reductions

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Homicide is reduced to a lesser charge in 52.5% of convictions in Kings County, based on 436 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 42.2%.
The most common reduction for Homicide in Kings County is to Weapons Offense, accounting for 44.5% of all reductions (102 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Kings County has a 52.5% reduction rate for Homicide, compared to the statewide average of 42.2%. This county reduces Homicide 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. 436 conviction records analyzed for Homicide in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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