Based on 84 conviction records, Theft of Services is reduced to a lesser charge in 79.8% of cases in Rensselaer County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (56.7% 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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79.8%
Local Reduction Rate
81.0%
Statewide Average
84
Total Convictions

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 38 56.7%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 24 35.8%
Petit Larceny 5 7.5%

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

Rensselaer County reduces Theft of Services charges at a lower rate (79.8%) than the statewide average (81.0%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Rensselaer County.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Rensselaer 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.

Theft of Services is reduced to a lesser charge in 79.8% of convictions in Rensselaer County, based on 84 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 81.0%.
The most common reduction for Theft of Services in Rensselaer County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 56.7% of all reductions (38 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Rensselaer County has a 79.8% 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. 84 conviction records analyzed for Theft of Services in Rensselaer County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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