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Kidnapping Plea Deals in Nassau County

118 convictions · Nassau County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 118 conviction records, Kidnapping is reduced to a lesser charge in 83.9% of cases in Nassau County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (58.6% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Kidnapping is 75.4%.

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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83.9%
Local Reduction Rate
75.4%
Statewide Average
118
Total Convictions

What Kidnapping Gets Reduced To in Nassau County

The most common conviction charges when Kidnapping is reduced through a plea deal in Nassau County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 58 58.6%
Harassment 20 20.2%
Assault 10 10.1%
Other 4 4.0%
Criminal Contempt 4 4.0%
Reckless Endangerment 3 3.0%

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

Compared to Statewide

Nassau County reduces Kidnapping charges at a higher rate (83.9%) than the statewide average (75.4%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Nassau County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Nassau County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Nassau 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 Nassau County

Drug Possession
4,731 reductions
Assault
2,785 reductions
Grand Larceny
2,358 reductions
Forgery
2,278 reductions
Other
1,948 reductions
Petit Larceny
1,918 reductions
Drug Sale
1,420 reductions
Criminal Contempt
1,359 reductions

Common Questions

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

Kidnapping is reduced to a lesser charge in 83.9% of convictions in Nassau County, based on 118 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 75.4%.
The most common reduction for Kidnapping in Nassau County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 58.6% of all reductions (58 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Nassau County has a 83.9% reduction rate for Kidnapping, compared to the statewide average of 75.4%. This county reduces Kidnapping 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. 118 conviction records analyzed for Kidnapping in Nassau County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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