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What Does Prostitution Get Reduced To?

925 convictions analyzed · 2 reduction targets · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

According to 925 conviction records, Prostitution is reduced to a lesser charge in 71.2% of cases. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (69.3% of reductions). Reduction rates vary across 16 New York counties with sufficient data.

Charge reduction means the conviction charge differs from the original arrest charge, typically through plea negotiation. Percentages reflect the share of guilty outcomes where the conviction charge is a different category than the arrest charge. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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71.2%
Reduction Rate
Disorderly Conduct
Most Common Target
925
Total Convictions

What Prostitution Gets Reduced To

The 2 most common conviction charges when Prostitution is reduced through a plea deal.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 641 69.3%
Other 18 1.9%

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

Prostitution Reduction Rates by County

How often Prostitution is reduced across New York counties. Click a county for detailed reduction targets.

County Convictions Reduced Reduction Rate Top Reduction
Queens 411 355 86.4% Disorderly Conduct
New York 82 55 67.1% Disorderly Conduct
Bronx 72 44 61.1% Disorderly Conduct
Kings 59 40 67.8% Disorderly Conduct
Monroe 48 21 43.8% Disorderly Conduct
Suffolk 39 30 76.9% Disorderly Conduct
Rensselaer 33 20 60.6% Disorderly Conduct
Orange 24 18 75.0% Disorderly Conduct
Schenectady 22 6 27.3% Disorderly Conduct
Nassau 20 12 60.0% Disorderly Conduct
Erie 18 17 94.4% Disorderly Conduct
Oneida 16 9 56.2% Disorderly Conduct
Richmond 13 8 61.5% Disorderly Conduct
Niagara 12 11 91.7% Disorderly Conduct
Westchester 11 11 100.0% Disorderly Conduct
Onondaga 10 6 60.0% Disorderly Conduct

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com

About Plea Bargaining in New York

Plea bargaining is a central part of New York's criminal justice system. The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through negotiated pleas rather than trial. Charge reductions — where a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser offense — are one of the primary mechanisms. The data above reflects actual outcomes from DCJS Pretrial Release records, not predictions. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, evidence, defense strategy, and local prosecutorial practices.

How we calculate reduction rates: We compare the arrest charge category to the conviction charge category for all guilty outcomes. When the conviction charge differs from the arrest charge, we count it as a reduction. Only charge category changes are counted — reductions within the same category (e.g., felony to misdemeanor assault) are not reflected here. Minimum threshold: 3 reductions per combination. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Prostitution is reduced to a lesser charge in 71.2% of convictions statewide, based on 925 conviction records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). This means that in roughly 71 out of every 100 convictions, the defendant pleads guilty to a different charge than originally arrested for.
The most common reduction for Prostitution is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 69.3% of all reductions. This means when Prostitution is reduced, it most often becomes a Disorderly Conduct conviction. The specific plea offered in your case depends on the facts, evidence, and your attorney's negotiations.
Yes. Prostitution reduction rates vary significantly across New York's 62 counties. Counties like Queens (86.4% reduction rate) and New York (67.1%) show different patterns. These differences reflect local prosecutorial practices, court caseloads, and plea bargaining customs. Consult a licensed attorney familiar with your county's courts.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 925 conviction records analyzed for Prostitution. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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