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Petit Larceny Plea Deals in New York County

11,982 convictions · New York County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 11,982 conviction records, Petit Larceny is reduced to a lesser charge in 46.2% of cases in New York County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (68.2% 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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46.2%
Local Reduction Rate
54.5%
Statewide Average
11,982
Total Convictions

What Petit Larceny Gets Reduced To in New York County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 3,777 68.2%
Other 1,530 27.6%
Criminal Trespass 77 1.4%
Burglary 41 0.7%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 33 0.6%
Grand Larceny 28 0.5%
Theft of Services 15 0.3%
Assault 14 0.3%
Identity Theft 7 0.1%
Escape / Bail Jumping 7 0.1%
Robbery 6 0.1%
Harassment 6 0.1%

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

Compared to Statewide

New York County reduces Petit Larceny charges at a lower rate (46.2%) than the statewide average (54.5%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in New York County.

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About Plea Bargaining in New York County

Plea bargaining is a central part of New York 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 New York County

Assault
5,415 reductions
Grand Larceny
5,076 reductions
Drug Possession
4,904 reductions
Drug Sale
2,984 reductions
Robbery
2,389 reductions
Burglary
2,300 reductions
Weapons Offense
1,755 reductions
Other
1,643 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 46.2% of convictions in New York County, based on 11,982 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 54.5%.
The most common reduction for Petit Larceny in New York County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 68.2% of all reductions (3777 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
New York County has a 46.2% 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. 11,982 conviction records analyzed for Petit Larceny in New York County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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