Based on 72 conviction records, Strangulation is reduced to a lesser charge in 70.8% of cases in Montgomery County. The most common reduction is to Harassment (27.5% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Strangulation is 82.7%.

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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70.8%
Local Reduction Rate
82.7%
Statewide Average
72
Total Convictions

The most common conviction charges when Strangulation is reduced through a plea deal in Montgomery County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Harassment 14 27.5%
Disorderly Conduct 13 25.5%
Assault 11 21.6%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 7 13.7%
Other 3 5.9%
Criminal Contempt 3 5.9%

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

Montgomery County reduces Strangulation charges at a lower rate (70.8%) than the statewide average (82.7%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Montgomery County.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Montgomery 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.

Strangulation is reduced to a lesser charge in 70.8% of convictions in Montgomery County, based on 72 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 82.7%.
The most common reduction for Strangulation in Montgomery County is to Harassment, accounting for 27.5% of all reductions (14 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Montgomery County has a 70.8% reduction rate for Strangulation, compared to the statewide average of 82.7%. This county reduces Strangulation at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 72 conviction records analyzed for Strangulation in Montgomery County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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