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What Does Identity Theft Get Reduced To?

4,190 convictions analyzed · 17 reduction targets · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

According to 4,190 conviction records, Identity Theft is reduced to a lesser charge in 72.1% of cases. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (43.3% of reductions). Reduction rates vary across 40 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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72.1%
Reduction Rate
Disorderly Conduct
Most Common Target
4,190
Total Convictions

What Identity Theft Gets Reduced To

The 17 most common conviction charges when Identity Theft is reduced through a plea deal.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 1,816 43.3%
Traffic Offense 396 9.5%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 222 5.3%
Petit Larceny 127 3.0%
Forgery 84 2.0%
Other 66 1.6%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 55 1.3%
DWI / DUI 46 1.1%
Grand Larceny 42 1.0%
Criminal Trespass 33 0.8%
Theft of Services 28 0.7%
Harassment 24 0.6%
Drug Possession 22 0.5%
Official Misconduct 19 0.5%
Escape / Bail Jumping 16 0.4%
Criminal Contempt 16 0.4%
Fraud 10 0.2%

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

Identity Theft Reduction Rates by County

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

County Convictions Reduced Reduction Rate Top Reduction
Nassau 372 285 76.6% Disorderly Conduct
Queens 358 337 94.1% Disorderly Conduct
Suffolk 329 242 73.6% Disorderly Conduct
New York 319 238 74.6% Disorderly Conduct
Erie 313 278 88.8% Disorderly Conduct
Bronx 223 217 97.3% Disorderly Conduct
Westchester 209 156 74.6% Disorderly Conduct
Kings 179 168 93.9% Disorderly Conduct
Richmond 127 119 93.7% Disorderly Conduct
Orange 126 94 74.6% Disorderly Conduct
Niagara 123 92 74.8% Disorderly Conduct
Monroe 121 81 66.9% Disorderly Conduct
Albany 109 84 77.1% Disorderly Conduct
Oneida 106 61 57.5% Disorderly Conduct
Chemung 95 20 21.1% Disorderly Conduct
Chautauqua 87 43 49.4% Disorderly Conduct
Onondaga 83 49 59.0% Disorderly Conduct
Schenectady 78 60 76.9% Disorderly Conduct
Dutchess 66 34 51.5% Disorderly Conduct
Oswego 60 22 36.7% Disorderly Conduct
Saratoga 56 31 55.4% Disorderly Conduct
Jefferson 52 22 42.3% Disorderly Conduct
Rensselaer 52 39 75.0% Disorderly Conduct
Cayuga 47 8 17.0% Petit Larceny
Cattaraugus 43 25 58.1% Disorderly Conduct
Broome 38 19 50.0% Disorderly Conduct
Montgomery 34 26 76.5% Disorderly Conduct
Ulster 34 23 67.6% Disorderly Conduct
Cortland 33 19 57.6% Disorderly Conduct
Warren 32 13 40.6% Disorderly Conduct
Ontario 29 14 48.3% Disorderly Conduct
Clinton 26 11 42.3% Disorderly Conduct
Fulton 25 17 68.0% Disorderly Conduct
Steuben 21 9 42.9% Disorderly Conduct
Genesee 19 12 63.2% Disorderly Conduct
Chenango 18 5 27.8% Disorderly Conduct
Madison 17 12 70.6% Disorderly Conduct
St. Lawrence 13 7 53.8% Disorderly Conduct
Rockland 11 11 100.0% Disorderly Conduct
Tompkins 11 5 45.5% Disorderly Conduct

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.

Identity Theft is reduced to a lesser charge in 72.1% of convictions statewide, based on 4,190 conviction records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). This means that in roughly 72 out of every 100 convictions, the defendant pleads guilty to a different charge than originally arrested for.
The most common reduction for Identity Theft is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 43.3% of all reductions. This means when Identity Theft 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. Identity Theft reduction rates vary significantly across New York's 62 counties. Counties like Nassau (76.6% reduction rate) and Queens (94.1%) 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. 4,190 conviction records analyzed for Identity Theft. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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