Reckless Endangerment Plea Deals in Westchester County
206 convictions · Westchester County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)
Based on 206 conviction records, Reckless Endangerment is reduced to a lesser charge in 75.7% of cases in Westchester County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (46.2% 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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The most common conviction charges when Reckless Endangerment is reduced through a plea deal in Westchester County.
| Conviction Charge | Count | % of Reductions |
|---|---|---|
| Disorderly Conduct | 72 | 46.2% |
| Traffic Offense | 43 | 27.6% |
| DWI / DUI | 13 | 8.3% |
| Other Penal Law | 9 | 5.8% |
| Harassment | 6 | 3.8% |
| Other | 4 | 2.6% |
| Official Misconduct | 3 | 1.9% |
| Criminal Possession of Stolen Property | 3 | 1.9% |
| Assault | 3 | 1.9% |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Compared to Statewide
Westchester County reduces Reckless Endangerment charges at a lower rate (75.7%) than the statewide average (85.9%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Westchester County.
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About Plea Bargaining in Westchester County
Plea bargaining is a central part of Westchester 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.
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Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 206 conviction records analyzed for Reckless Endangerment in Westchester County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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