Based on 62 conviction records, Strangulation is reduced to a lesser charge in 30.6% of cases in Ontario County. The most common reduction is to Harassment (63.2% 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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30.6%
Local Reduction Rate
82.7%
Statewide Average
62
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Harassment 12 63.2%
Assault 4 21.1%
Other 3 15.8%

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

Ontario County reduces Strangulation charges at a lower rate (30.6%) than the statewide average (82.7%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Ontario County.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Ontario 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 30.6% of convictions in Ontario County, based on 62 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 82.7%.
The most common reduction for Strangulation in Ontario County is to Harassment, accounting for 63.2% of all reductions (12 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Ontario County has a 30.6% 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. 62 conviction records analyzed for Strangulation in Ontario County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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