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Petit Larceny Plea Deals in Kings County

4,410 convictions · Kings County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 4,410 conviction records, Petit Larceny is reduced to a lesser charge in 62.6% of cases in Kings County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (95.5% 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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62.6%
Local Reduction Rate
54.5%
Statewide Average
4,410
Total Convictions

What Petit Larceny Gets Reduced To in Kings County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 2,637 95.5%
Criminal Trespass 25 0.9%
Burglary 24 0.9%
Other 22 0.8%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 18 0.7%
Grand Larceny 10 0.4%
Traffic Offense 8 0.3%
Robbery 5 0.2%
Assault 5 0.2%
Theft of Services 3 0.1%
Drug Possession 3 0.1%

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

Compared to Statewide

Kings County reduces Petit Larceny charges at a higher rate (62.6%) than the statewide average (54.5%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Kings County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Kings County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Kings 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 Kings County

Assault
4,202 reductions
Drug Sale
3,298 reductions
Drug Possession
3,231 reductions
Forgery
2,546 reductions
Weapons Offense
1,900 reductions
Grand Larceny
1,861 reductions
Theft of Services
1,789 reductions
Robbery
1,775 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 62.6% of convictions in Kings County, based on 4,410 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 54.5%.
The most common reduction for Petit Larceny in Kings County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 95.5% of all reductions (2637 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Kings County has a 62.6% 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. 4,410 conviction records analyzed for Petit Larceny in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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