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Obstruction Plea Deals in Suffolk County

71 convictions · Suffolk County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 71 conviction records, Obstruction is reduced to a lesser charge in 62.0% of cases in Suffolk County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (40.9% 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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62.0%
Local Reduction Rate
58.6%
Statewide Average
71
Total Convictions

What Obstruction Gets Reduced To in Suffolk County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 18 40.9%
Criminal Contempt 15 34.1%
Drug Possession 11 25.0%

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

Compared to Statewide

Suffolk County reduces Obstruction charges at a higher rate (62.0%) than the statewide average (58.6%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Suffolk County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Suffolk County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Suffolk 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 Suffolk County

Drug Possession
2,978 reductions
Petit Larceny
2,263 reductions
Criminal Contempt
1,553 reductions
Grand Larceny
1,533 reductions
Other
1,434 reductions
Assault
1,156 reductions
Drug Sale
1,007 reductions
DWI / DUI
569 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 62.0% of convictions in Suffolk County, based on 71 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 58.6%.
The most common reduction for Obstruction in Suffolk County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 40.9% of all reductions (18 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Suffolk County has a 62.0% 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. 71 conviction records analyzed for Obstruction in Suffolk County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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