Theft of Services Plea Deals — Cortland County

Based on 37 conviction records, Theft of Services is reduced to a lesser charge in 35.1% of cases in Cortland County. The most common reduction is to Criminal Possession of Stolen Property (76.9% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Theft of Services is 81.0%.

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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35.1%

Local Reduction Rate

81.0%

Statewide Average

37

Total Convictions

What Theft of Services Gets Reduced To in Cortland County

The most common conviction charges when Theft of Services is reduced through a plea deal in Cortland County.

Conviction Charge	Count	% of Reductions
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property	10	76.9%
Petit Larceny	3	23.1%

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

Compared to Statewide

Cortland County reduces Theft of Services charges at a lower rate (35.1%) than the statewide average (81.0%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Cortland County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Cortland County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Cortland 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 Cortland County

Endangering Welfare of a Child

Escape / Bail Jumping

36 reductions

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Theft of Services is reduced to a lesser charge in 35.1% of convictions in Cortland County, based on 37 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 81.0%.

The most common reduction for Theft of Services in Cortland County is to Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, accounting for 76.9% of all reductions (10 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Cortland County has a 35.1% reduction rate for Theft of Services, compared to the statewide average of 81.0%. This county reduces Theft of Services at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 37 conviction records analyzed for Theft of Services in Cortland County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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Theft of Services Plea Deals in Cortland County