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What Does Public Lewdness Get Reduced To?

1,256 convictions analyzed · 5 reduction targets · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

According to 1,256 conviction records, Public Lewdness is reduced to a lesser charge in 59.3% of cases. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (45.6% of reductions). Reduction rates vary across 28 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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59.3%
Reduction Rate
Disorderly Conduct
Most Common Target
1,256
Total Convictions

What Public Lewdness Gets Reduced To

The 5 most common conviction charges when Public Lewdness is reduced through a plea deal.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 573 45.6%
Harassment 118 9.4%
Other 25 2.0%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 18 1.4%
Sex Offense 11 0.9%

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

Public Lewdness Reduction Rates by County

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

County Convictions Reduced Reduction Rate Top Reduction
New York 212 116 54.7% Disorderly Conduct
Kings 123 84 68.3% Disorderly Conduct
Queens 101 86 85.1% Disorderly Conduct
Westchester 98 55 56.1% Disorderly Conduct
Nassau 95 62 65.3% Disorderly Conduct
Suffolk 79 54 68.4% Disorderly Conduct
Bronx 73 52 71.2% Disorderly Conduct
Erie 51 32 62.7% Disorderly Conduct
Oneida 30 13 43.3% Disorderly Conduct
Albany 28 12 42.9% Disorderly Conduct
Richmond 27 22 81.5% Disorderly Conduct
Onondaga 26 12 46.2% Disorderly Conduct
Orange 23 18 78.3% Disorderly Conduct
Chautauqua 22 7 31.8% Disorderly Conduct
Monroe 19 10 52.6% Disorderly Conduct
Niagara 19 12 63.2% Disorderly Conduct
Saratoga 16 7 43.8% Disorderly Conduct
Schenectady 16 13 81.2% Disorderly Conduct
Jefferson 15 4 26.7% Disorderly Conduct
Rensselaer 15 10 66.7% Disorderly Conduct
Broome 12 5 41.7% Harassment
Chemung 12 8 66.7% Disorderly Conduct
Dutchess 11 8 72.7% Disorderly Conduct
Cattaraugus 10 6 60.0% Disorderly Conduct
Genesee 10 6 60.0% Disorderly Conduct
Montgomery 10 5 50.0% Disorderly Conduct
Steuben 10 5 50.0% Disorderly Conduct
Ulster 10 8 80.0% Harassment

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.

Public Lewdness is reduced to a lesser charge in 59.3% of convictions statewide, based on 1,256 conviction records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). This means that in roughly 59 out of every 100 convictions, the defendant pleads guilty to a different charge than originally arrested for.
The most common reduction for Public Lewdness is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 45.6% of all reductions. This means when Public Lewdness 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. Public Lewdness reduction rates vary significantly across New York's 62 counties. Counties like New York (54.7% reduction rate) and Kings (68.3%) 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. 1,256 conviction records analyzed for Public Lewdness. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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