Based on 1,903 conviction records, Strangulation is reduced to a lesser charge in 96.8% of cases in Queens County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (87.0% 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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96.8%
Local Reduction Rate
82.7%
Statewide Average
1,903
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 1,604 87.0%
Assault 99 5.4%
Harassment 64 3.5%
Criminal Contempt 50 2.7%
Other 12 0.7%
Weapons Offense 5 0.3%
Obstruction 3 0.2%
Kidnapping 3 0.2%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 3 0.2%

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

Queens County reduces Strangulation charges at a higher rate (96.8%) than the statewide average (82.7%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in Queens County courts.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Queens 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 96.8% of convictions in Queens County, based on 1,903 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 82.7%.
The most common reduction for Strangulation in Queens County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 87.0% of all reductions (1604 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Queens County has a 96.8% 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. 1,903 conviction records analyzed for Strangulation in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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