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Weapons Offense Plea Deals in Chemung County

159 convictions · Chemung County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 159 conviction records, Weapons Offense is reduced to a lesser charge in 5.7% of cases in Chemung County. The most common reduction is to Drug Possession (55.6% 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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5.7%
Local Reduction Rate
42.6%
Statewide Average
159
Total Convictions

What Weapons Offense Gets Reduced To in Chemung County

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

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Drug Possession 5 55.6%
Disorderly Conduct 4 44.4%

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

Compared to Statewide

Chemung County reduces Weapons Offense charges at a lower rate (5.7%) than the statewide average (42.6%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Chemung County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Chemung County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Chemung 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 Chemung County

Drug Possession
169 reductions
Burglary
139 reductions
Petit Larceny
115 reductions
Grand Larceny
114 reductions
Other
112 reductions
Assault
99 reductions
Endangering Welfare of a Child
82 reductions
Escape / Bail Jumping
79 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 5.7% of convictions in Chemung County, based on 159 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 42.6%.
The most common reduction for Weapons Offense in Chemung County is to Drug Possession, accounting for 55.6% of all reductions (5 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Chemung County has a 5.7% 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. 159 conviction records analyzed for Weapons Offense in Chemung County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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