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Sex Offense Plea Deals in New York County

1,128 convictions · New York County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 1,128 conviction records, Sex Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 37.2% of cases in New York County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (35.5% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Sex Offense is 47.7%.

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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37.2%
Local Reduction Rate
47.7%
Statewide Average
1,128
Total Convictions

What Sex Offense Gets Reduced To in New York County

The most common conviction charges when Sex Offense is reduced through a plea deal in New York County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 149 35.5%
Harassment 138 32.9%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 45 10.7%
Assault 27 6.4%
Other 20 4.8%
Burglary 13 3.1%
Public Lewdness 7 1.7%
Kidnapping 5 1.2%
Criminal Contempt 5 1.2%
Strangulation 4 1.0%
Robbery 4 1.0%
Weapons Offense 3 0.7%

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

Compared to Statewide

New York County reduces Sex Offense charges at a lower rate (37.2%) than the statewide average (47.7%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in New York County.

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About Plea Bargaining in New York County

Plea bargaining is a central part of New York 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 New York County

Petit Larceny
5,554 reductions
Assault
5,415 reductions
Grand Larceny
5,076 reductions
Drug Possession
4,904 reductions
Drug Sale
2,984 reductions
Robbery
2,389 reductions
Burglary
2,300 reductions
Weapons Offense
1,755 reductions

Common Questions

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

Sex Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 37.2% of convictions in New York County, based on 1,128 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 47.7%.
The most common reduction for Sex Offense in New York County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 35.5% of all reductions (149 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
New York County has a 37.2% reduction rate for Sex Offense, compared to the statewide average of 47.7%. This county reduces Sex Offense at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 1,128 conviction records analyzed for Sex Offense in New York County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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