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Strangulation Plea Deals in New York County

906 convictions · New York County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 906 conviction records, Strangulation is reduced to a lesser charge in 84.8% of cases in New York County. The most common reduction is to Harassment (33.3% 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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84.8%
Local Reduction Rate
82.7%
Statewide Average
906
Total Convictions

What Strangulation Gets Reduced To in New York County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Harassment 256 33.3%
Disorderly Conduct 247 32.2%
Assault 134 17.4%
Criminal Contempt 55 7.2%
Other 42 5.5%
Obstruction 13 1.7%
Aggravated Harassment 6 0.8%
Weapons Offense 5 0.7%
Sex Offense 4 0.5%
Kidnapping 3 0.4%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 3 0.4%

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

Compared to Statewide

New York County reduces Strangulation charges at a higher rate (84.8%) than the statewide average (82.7%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in New York County courts.

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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.

Strangulation is reduced to a lesser charge in 84.8% of convictions in New York County, based on 906 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 82.7%.
The most common reduction for Strangulation in New York County is to Harassment, accounting for 33.3% of all reductions (256 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
New York County has a 84.8% reduction rate for Strangulation, compared to the statewide average of 82.7%. This county reduces Strangulation at a higher rate than average, suggesting more active plea bargaining. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 906 conviction records analyzed for Strangulation in New York County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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