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Marijuana Offense Plea Deals in Rensselaer County

21 convictions · Rensselaer County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 21 conviction records, Marijuana Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 57.1% of cases in Rensselaer County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (58.3% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Marijuana Offense is 65.0%.

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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57.1%
Local Reduction Rate
65.0%
Statewide Average
21
Total Convictions

What Marijuana Offense Gets Reduced To in Rensselaer County

The most common conviction charges when Marijuana Offense is reduced through a plea deal in Rensselaer County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 7 58.3%
Traffic Offense 5 41.7%

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

Compared to Statewide

Rensselaer County reduces Marijuana Offense charges at a lower rate (57.1%) than the statewide average (65.0%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Rensselaer County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Rensselaer County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County

Other
307 reductions
Assault
279 reductions
Criminal Contempt
211 reductions
Drug Possession
202 reductions
Drug Sale
183 reductions
Burglary
178 reductions
Petit Larceny
177 reductions
Grand Larceny
159 reductions

Common Questions

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

Marijuana Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 57.1% of convictions in Rensselaer County, based on 21 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 65.0%.
The most common reduction for Marijuana Offense in Rensselaer County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 58.3% of all reductions (7 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Rensselaer County has a 57.1% reduction rate for Marijuana Offense, compared to the statewide average of 65.0%. This county reduces Marijuana Offense at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 21 conviction records analyzed for Marijuana Offense in Rensselaer County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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