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Sex Offense Plea Deals in Suffolk County

744 convictions · Suffolk County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 744 conviction records, Sex Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 44.1% of cases in Suffolk County. The most common reduction is to Endangering Welfare of a Child (39.9% 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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44.1%
Local Reduction Rate
47.7%
Statewide Average
744
Total Convictions

What Sex Offense Gets Reduced To in Suffolk County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Endangering Welfare of a Child 131 39.9%
Disorderly Conduct 116 35.4%
Harassment 60 18.3%
Assault 10 3.0%
Other 6 1.8%
Strangulation 5 1.5%

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

Compared to Statewide

Suffolk County reduces Sex Offense charges at a lower rate (44.1%) than the statewide average (47.7%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Suffolk County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Suffolk County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Suffolk 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 Suffolk County

Drug Possession
2,978 reductions
Petit Larceny
2,263 reductions
Criminal Contempt
1,553 reductions
Grand Larceny
1,533 reductions
Other
1,434 reductions
Assault
1,156 reductions
Drug Sale
1,007 reductions
DWI / DUI
569 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 44.1% of convictions in Suffolk County, based on 744 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 47.7%.
The most common reduction for Sex Offense in Suffolk County is to Endangering Welfare of a Child, accounting for 39.9% of all reductions (131 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Suffolk County has a 44.1% 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. 744 conviction records analyzed for Sex Offense in Suffolk County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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