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Menacing Plea Deals in Queens County

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

Based on 801 conviction records, Menacing is reduced to a lesser charge in 90.9% of cases in Queens County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (91.9% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Menacing is 82.4%.

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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90.9%
Local Reduction Rate
82.4%
Statewide Average
801
Total Convictions

What Menacing Gets Reduced To in Queens County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 669 91.9%
Harassment 22 3.0%
Assault 16 2.2%
Weapons Offense 15 2.1%
Other 3 0.4%
Criminal Contempt 3 0.4%

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

Compared to Statewide

Queens County reduces Menacing charges at a higher rate (90.9%) than the statewide average (82.4%). 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.

Menacing is reduced to a lesser charge in 90.9% of convictions in Queens County, based on 801 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 82.4%.
The most common reduction for Menacing in Queens County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 91.9% of all reductions (669 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Queens County has a 90.9% reduction rate for Menacing, compared to the statewide average of 82.4%. This county reduces Menacing 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. 801 conviction records analyzed for Menacing in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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