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Reckless Endangerment Plea Deals in Jefferson County

38 convictions · Jefferson County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 38 conviction records, Reckless Endangerment is reduced to a lesser charge in 42.1% of cases in Jefferson County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (75.0% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Reckless Endangerment is 85.9%.

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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42.1%
Local Reduction Rate
85.9%
Statewide Average
38
Total Convictions

What Reckless Endangerment Gets Reduced To in Jefferson County

The most common conviction charges when Reckless Endangerment is reduced through a plea deal in Jefferson County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 12 75.0%
Other 4 25.0%

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

Compared to Statewide

Jefferson County reduces Reckless Endangerment charges at a lower rate (42.1%) than the statewide average (85.9%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Jefferson County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Jefferson County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Jefferson 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 Jefferson County

Other
322 reductions
Petit Larceny
295 reductions
Endangering Welfare of a Child
175 reductions
Criminal Contempt
155 reductions
Drug Possession
154 reductions
Burglary
96 reductions
Weapons Offense
95 reductions
Strangulation
91 reductions

Common Questions

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

Reckless Endangerment is reduced to a lesser charge in 42.1% of convictions in Jefferson County, based on 38 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 85.9%.
The most common reduction for Reckless Endangerment in Jefferson County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 75.0% of all reductions (12 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Jefferson County has a 42.1% reduction rate for Reckless Endangerment, compared to the statewide average of 85.9%. This county reduces Reckless Endangerment at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 38 conviction records analyzed for Reckless Endangerment in Jefferson County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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