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Homicide Plea Deals in Queens County

381 convictions · Queens County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 381 conviction records, Homicide is reduced to a lesser charge in 53.8% of cases in Queens County. The most common reduction is to Weapons Offense (52.7% 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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53.8%
Local Reduction Rate
42.2%
Statewide Average
381
Total Convictions

What Homicide Gets Reduced To in Queens County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Weapons Offense 108 52.7%
Assault 60 29.3%
Other 12 5.9%
Reckless Endangerment 10 4.9%
Disorderly Conduct 10 4.9%
Robbery 5 2.4%

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

Compared to Statewide

Queens County reduces Homicide charges at a higher rate (53.8%) than the statewide average (42.2%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Queens County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Queens County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Queens 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 Queens County

Assault
7,664 reductions
Grand Larceny
3,847 reductions
Forgery
3,629 reductions
Drug Possession
3,141 reductions
Criminal Contempt
2,963 reductions
Robbery
2,868 reductions
Drug Sale
2,822 reductions
Petit Larceny
2,774 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 53.8% of convictions in Queens County, based on 381 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 42.2%.
The most common reduction for Homicide in Queens County is to Weapons Offense, accounting for 52.7% of all reductions (108 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Queens County has a 53.8% 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. 381 conviction records analyzed for Homicide in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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