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Weapons Offense Plea Deals in Chautauqua County

256 convictions · Chautauqua County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 256 conviction records, Weapons Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 37.1% of cases in Chautauqua County. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct (46.3% 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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37.1%
Local Reduction Rate
42.6%
Statewide Average
256
Total Convictions

What Weapons Offense Gets Reduced To in Chautauqua County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Disorderly Conduct 44 46.3%
Drug Possession 14 14.7%
Menacing 11 11.6%
Other 6 6.3%
Criminal Contempt 6 6.3%
Harassment 4 4.2%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4 4.2%
Identity Theft 3 3.2%
Assault 3 3.2%

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

Compared to Statewide

Chautauqua County reduces Weapons Offense charges at a lower rate (37.1%) than the statewide average (42.6%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Chautauqua County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Chautauqua County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County

Drug Possession
556 reductions
Other
429 reductions
Petit Larceny
315 reductions
Disorderly Conduct
310 reductions
Drug Sale
309 reductions
Burglary
266 reductions
Assault
244 reductions
Endangering Welfare of a Child
201 reductions

Common Questions

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 37.1% of convictions in Chautauqua County, based on 256 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 42.6%.
The most common reduction for Weapons Offense in Chautauqua County is to Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 46.3% of all reductions (44 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Chautauqua County has a 37.1% 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. 256 conviction records analyzed for Weapons Offense in Chautauqua County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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