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Petit Larceny Plea Deals in Dutchess County

382 convictions · Dutchess County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 382 conviction records, Petit Larceny is reduced to a lesser charge in 59.2% of cases in Dutchess County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (98.7% 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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59.2%
Local Reduction Rate
54.5%
Statewide Average
382
Total Convictions

What Petit Larceny Gets Reduced To in Dutchess County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 223 98.7%
Official Misconduct 3 1.3%

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

Compared to Statewide

Dutchess County reduces Petit Larceny charges at a higher rate (59.2%) than the statewide average (54.5%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Dutchess County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Dutchess County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Dutchess 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 Dutchess County

Assault
281 reductions
Other
257 reductions
Drug Possession
238 reductions
Escape / Bail Jumping
157 reductions
Drug Sale
143 reductions
Grand Larceny
141 reductions
Criminal Contempt
131 reductions
Burglary
126 reductions

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 59.2% of convictions in Dutchess County, based on 382 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 54.5%.
The most common reduction for Petit Larceny in Dutchess County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 98.7% of all reductions (223 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Dutchess County has a 59.2% reduction rate for Petit Larceny, compared to the statewide average of 54.5%. This county reduces Petit Larceny 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. 382 conviction records analyzed for Petit Larceny in Dutchess County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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