Based on 78 conviction records, Reckless Endangerment is reduced to a lesser charge in 61.5% of cases in Onondaga County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (37.5% 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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61.5%
Local Reduction Rate
85.9%
Statewide Average
78
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 18 37.5%
Harassment 11 22.9%
Weapons Offense 6 12.5%
Other 6 12.5%
Other Penal Law 4 8.3%
Traffic Offense 3 6.2%

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

Onondaga County reduces Reckless Endangerment charges at a lower rate (61.5%) than the statewide average (85.9%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Onondaga County.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Onondaga 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.

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 61.5% of convictions in Onondaga County, based on 78 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 85.9%.
The most common reduction for Reckless Endangerment in Onondaga County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 37.5% of all reductions (18 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Onondaga County has a 61.5% 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. 78 conviction records analyzed for Reckless Endangerment in Onondaga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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