How often is Obstruction reduced in Erie County?

Obstruction is reduced to a lesser charge in 79.8% of convictions in Erie County, based on 163 conviction records. The statewide average is 58.6%.

What is Obstruction most commonly reduced to in Erie County?

The most common reduction for Obstruction in Erie County is to Criminal Contempt, accounting for 37.7% of reductions (49 cases). Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

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Based on 163 conviction records, Obstruction is reduced to a lesser charge in 79.8% of cases in Erie County. The most common reduction is to Criminal Contempt (37.7% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Obstruction is 58.6%.

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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79.8%

Local Reduction Rate

58.6%

Statewide Average

163

Total Convictions

What Obstruction Gets Reduced To in Erie County

The most common conviction charges when Obstruction is reduced through a plea deal in Erie County.

Conviction Charge	Count	% of Reductions
Criminal Contempt	49	37.7%
Disorderly Conduct	42	32.3%
Harassment	15	11.5%
Drug Possession	13	10.0%
Traffic Offense	4	3.1%
Assault	4	3.1%
Other	3	2.3%

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

Compared to Statewide

Erie County reduces Obstruction charges at a higher rate (79.8%) than the statewide average (58.6%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Erie County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Erie County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Erie 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.

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Common Questions

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

Obstruction is reduced to a lesser charge in 79.8% of convictions in Erie County, based on 163 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 58.6%.

The most common reduction for Obstruction in Erie County is to Criminal Contempt, accounting for 37.7% of all reductions (49 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Erie County has a 79.8% reduction rate for Obstruction, compared to the statewide average of 58.6%. This county reduces Obstruction 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. 163 conviction records analyzed for Obstruction in Erie County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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