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Petit Larceny Plea Deals in Niagara County

1,251 convictions · Niagara County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 1,251 conviction records, Petit Larceny is reduced to a lesser charge in 63.8% of cases in Niagara 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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63.8%
Local Reduction Rate
54.5%
Statewide Average
1,251
Total Convictions

What Petit Larceny Gets Reduced To in Niagara County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 769 96.4%
Harassment 13 1.6%
Escape / Bail Jumping 7 0.9%
Criminal Trespass 6 0.8%
Official Misconduct 3 0.4%

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

Compared to Statewide

Niagara County reduces Petit Larceny charges at a higher rate (63.8%) than the statewide average (54.5%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Niagara County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in Niagara County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Niagara 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 Niagara County

Other
590 reductions
Grand Larceny
549 reductions
Drug Possession
440 reductions
Assault
421 reductions
Criminal Contempt
262 reductions
Burglary
249 reductions
Escape / Bail Jumping
231 reductions
Drug Sale
197 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 63.8% of convictions in Niagara County, based on 1,251 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 54.5%.
The most common reduction for Petit Larceny in Niagara County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 96.4% of all reductions (769 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Niagara County has a 63.8% 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. 1,251 conviction records analyzed for Petit Larceny in Niagara County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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