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Petit Larceny Plea Deals in Erie County

1,680 convictions · Erie County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 1,680 conviction records, Petit Larceny is reduced to a lesser charge in 67.0% of cases in Erie County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (96.4% 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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67.0%
Local Reduction Rate
54.5%
Statewide Average
1,680
Total Convictions

What Petit Larceny Gets Reduced To in Erie County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 1,085 96.4%
Criminal Trespass 18 1.6%
Harassment 16 1.4%
Escape / Bail Jumping 4 0.4%
Traffic Offense 3 0.3%

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

Compared to Statewide

Erie County reduces Petit Larceny charges at a higher rate (67.0%) than the statewide average (54.5%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Erie County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Erie County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Erie 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 Erie County

Drug Possession
2,332 reductions
Other
1,173 reductions
Assault
1,091 reductions
Drug Sale
974 reductions
Burglary
702 reductions
Grand Larceny
702 reductions
Criminal Contempt
569 reductions
Theft of Services
463 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 67.0% of convictions in Erie County, based on 1,680 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 54.5%.
The most common reduction for Petit Larceny in Erie County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 96.4% of all reductions (1085 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Erie County has a 67.0% 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. 1,680 conviction records analyzed for Petit Larceny in Erie County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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