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Obstruction Plea Deals in Livingston County

34 convictions · Livingston County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 34 conviction records, Obstruction is reduced to a lesser charge in 26.5% of cases in Livingston County. The most common reduction is to Drug Possession (66.7% 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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26.5%
Local Reduction Rate
58.6%
Statewide Average
34
Total Convictions

What Obstruction Gets Reduced To in Livingston County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Drug Possession 6 66.7%
Disorderly Conduct 3 33.3%

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

Compared to Statewide

Livingston County reduces Obstruction charges at a lower rate (26.5%) than the statewide average (58.6%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Livingston County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Livingston County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Livingston 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 Livingston County

Drug Possession
61 reductions
Drug Sale
42 reductions
Petit Larceny
41 reductions
Grand Larceny
37 reductions
Burglary
36 reductions
Weapons Offense
36 reductions
Assault
19 reductions
Endangering Welfare of a Child
19 reductions

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 26.5% of convictions in Livingston County, based on 34 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 58.6%.
The most common reduction for Obstruction in Livingston County is to Drug Possession, accounting for 66.7% of all reductions (6 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Livingston County has a 26.5% reduction rate for Obstruction, compared to the statewide average of 58.6%. This county reduces Obstruction at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 34 conviction records analyzed for Obstruction in Livingston County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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