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Obstruction Plea Deals in New York County

527 convictions · New York County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 527 conviction records, Obstruction is reduced to a lesser charge in 74.4% of cases in New York County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (33.4% 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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74.4%
Local Reduction Rate
58.6%
Statewide Average
527
Total Convictions

What Obstruction Gets Reduced To in New York County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 131 33.4%
Other 86 21.9%
Drug Possession 67 17.1%
Criminal Contempt 46 11.7%
Petit Larceny 18 4.6%
Official Misconduct 13 3.3%
Assault 10 2.6%
Harassment 9 2.3%
Escape / Bail Jumping 6 1.5%
Grand Larceny 3 0.8%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3 0.8%

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

Compared to Statewide

New York County reduces Obstruction charges at a higher rate (74.4%) than the statewide average (58.6%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in New York County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in New York County

Plea bargaining is a central part of New York 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 New York County

Petit Larceny
5,554 reductions
Assault
5,415 reductions
Grand Larceny
5,076 reductions
Drug Possession
4,904 reductions
Drug Sale
2,984 reductions
Robbery
2,389 reductions
Burglary
2,300 reductions
Weapons Offense
1,755 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 74.4% of convictions in New York County, based on 527 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 58.6%.
The most common reduction for Obstruction in New York County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 33.4% of all reductions (131 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
New York County has a 74.4% 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. 527 conviction records analyzed for Obstruction in New York County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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