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Identity Theft Plea Deals in New York County

319 convictions · New York County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 319 conviction records, Identity Theft is reduced to a lesser charge in 72.1% of cases in New York County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (47.4% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Identity Theft is 72.1%.

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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72.1%
Local Reduction Rate
72.1%
Statewide Average
319
Total Convictions

What Identity Theft Gets Reduced To in New York County

The most common conviction charges when Identity Theft is reduced through a plea deal in New York County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 109 47.4%
Other 38 16.5%
Petit Larceny 21 9.1%
Traffic Offense 20 8.7%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 12 5.2%
Forgery 10 4.3%
Grand Larceny 7 3.0%
Drug Possession 4 1.7%
Harassment 3 1.3%
Criminal Trespass 3 1.3%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3 1.3%

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

Compared to Statewide

New York County's reduction rate for Identity Theft (72.1%) is in line with the statewide average (72.1%).

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About Plea Bargaining in New York County

Plea bargaining is a central part of New York 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 New York County

Petit Larceny
5,554 reductions
Assault
5,415 reductions
Grand Larceny
5,076 reductions
Drug Possession
4,904 reductions
Drug Sale
2,984 reductions
Robbery
2,389 reductions
Burglary
2,300 reductions
Weapons Offense
1,755 reductions

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 in New York County, based on 319 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 72.1%.
The most common reduction for Identity Theft in New York County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 47.4% of all reductions (109 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
New York County has a 72.1% reduction rate for Identity Theft, compared to the statewide average of 72.1%. This county is close to the statewide average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 319 conviction records analyzed for Identity Theft in New York County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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