Based on 3,385 conviction records, Weapons Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 40.5% of cases in Bronx County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (62.8% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Weapons Offense is 42.6%.

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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40.5%
Local Reduction Rate
42.6%
Statewide Average
3,385
Total Convictions

The most common conviction charges when Weapons Offense is reduced through a plea deal in Bronx County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 860 62.8%
Traffic Offense 223 16.3%
Harassment 44 3.2%
Drug Possession 44 3.2%
Other 34 2.5%
DWI / DUI 23 1.7%
Petit Larceny 22 1.6%
Assault 19 1.4%
Menacing 14 1.0%
Homicide 14 1.0%
Escape / Bail Jumping 13 0.9%
Reckless Endangerment 10 0.7%
Drug Sale 10 0.7%
Criminal Trespass 10 0.7%
Theft of Services 9 0.7%
Marijuana Offense 7 0.5%
Robbery 5 0.4%
Strangulation 3 0.2%
Other Penal Law 3 0.2%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3 0.2%

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

Bronx County reduces Weapons Offense charges at a lower rate (40.5%) than the statewide average (42.6%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Bronx County.

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Plea bargaining is a central part of Bronx 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.

Weapons Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 40.5% of convictions in Bronx County, based on 3,385 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 42.6%.
The most common reduction for Weapons Offense in Bronx County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 62.8% of all reductions (860 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Bronx County has a 40.5% reduction rate for Weapons Offense, compared to the statewide average of 42.6%. This county reduces Weapons Offense at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 3,385 conviction records analyzed for Weapons Offense in Bronx County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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