How often is Petit Larceny reduced in Albany County?

Petit Larceny is reduced to a lesser charge in 52.2% of convictions in Albany County, based on 719 conviction records. The statewide average is 54.5%.

What is Petit Larceny most commonly reduced to in Albany County?

The most common reduction for Petit Larceny in Albany County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 96.0% of reductions (360 cases). Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

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Based on 719 conviction records, Petit Larceny is reduced to a lesser charge in 52.2% of cases in Albany County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (96.0% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Petit Larceny is 54.5%.

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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52.2%

Local Reduction Rate

54.5%

Statewide Average

719

Total Convictions

What Petit Larceny Gets Reduced To in Albany County

The most common conviction charges when Petit Larceny is reduced through a plea deal in Albany County.

Conviction Charge	Count	% of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct	360	96.0%
Criminal Trespass	9	2.4%
Identity Theft	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

Albany County reduces Petit Larceny charges at a lower rate (52.2%) than the statewide average (54.5%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Albany County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Albany County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Albany 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.

Petit Larceny is reduced to a lesser charge in 52.2% of convictions in Albany County, based on 719 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 54.5%.

The most common reduction for Petit Larceny in Albany County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 96.0% of all reductions (360 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Albany County has a 52.2% reduction rate for Petit Larceny, compared to the statewide average of 54.5%. This county reduces Petit Larceny at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 719 conviction records analyzed for Petit Larceny in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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